1944 Map of Federalsburg

About this map

Marshy Hope Creek anchors this mid-century landscape, winding south from the hub of Federalsburg through the timbered wetlands of the Eastern Shore. The map reflects a period where the river-and-rail economy remained vital, with the Baltimore and Eastern railroad cutting through the southwestern corner to serve Hurlock. This area at the Caroline Co Dorchester Co boundary is dotted with smaller agrarian settlements like Williamsburg, Nichols, and Hynson. Local life is recorded through landmarks such as Friendship Ch, Solomon Ch, and the High Sch in Hurlock. Notable for genealogists and researchers are the specific river crossings and landings, including Harrison Ferry Bridge and Browns Landing, which point to older patterns of travel and commerce before modern highway expansion.