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1944 Map of Hanesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay in Kent County is defined here by a network of tidal inlets and established agricultural settlements. Centered on the intricate coastline between Still Pond and Fairlee Creek, this mid-century survey illustrates the rural character of Worton and Fairlee districts. Small community hubs like Hanesville and Newtown are documented alongside local centers of faith and education, including St James Church and the Worton Point School.

Across the water, the Aberdeen Proving Ground occupies the western horizon, its reservation boundary cutting through the bay. On the Kent County side, the landscape is marked by prominent peninsulas such as Stillpond Neck and Fairlee Neck. These areas were vital to the local maritime economy, evidenced by the Green Point Wharf on Worton Creek and the Tri-State Yacht Club, showing a blend of commercial and recreational bay life.