1944 Map of Goldsboro

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the Delmarva Peninsula is defined here by a series of crossroads settlements and drainage networks at the border of Queen Anne's and Caroline counties. During the mid-1940s, the Pennsylvania Railroad served as a central artery for commerce, linking towns like Goldsboro and Henderson. The terrain is characterized by intricate water management systems, including the Long Marsh Ditch, Edenburg Ditch, and Beetree Ditch, which were essential for maintaining the productivity of the surrounding farmlands near the Choptank River. Smaller communities and landmarks such as Baltimore Corner, Bethel School, and Ervings Chapel illustrate the distributed nature of rural life in this era, where local education and worship centered around these historical intersections.