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1944 Map of Fowling Creek

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Fowling Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The tidal waters of the Choptank River and Tuckahoe Creek define this rural landscape along the boundary of Talbot and Caroline counties. In the years following World War II, this region remained heavily reliant on its riverfront access, as evidenced by a series of historical landing sites and private docks including Kingston Landing, Wings Landing, and Ganey Wharf. These points, along with McCarty Wharf and Todd Wharf, speak to a legacy of maritime commerce and transportation that predated modern highway dominance in the Eastern Shore interior.

Away from the marshes and river bends, the map reveals a network of small agricultural crossroads and spiritual centers. Small communities such as Kittys Corner, Matthews, and Harmony are connected by winding roads and the Pennsylvania railroad line. Local heritage is further anchored by landmarks like Fairview Ch and Mt Zion Ch, while the southern reaches near Newton and Tanyard show the intricate drainage of Berry Run and Hog Creek into the Choptank estuary.