1900 Map of Havre De Grace

About this map

The Susquehanna River dominates this turn-of-the-century survey as it flows into the Chesapeake Bay, acting as both a natural barrier and a vital corridor for the commerce of the day. Along the eastern banks, the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad and the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad facilitate trade through riverfront hubs like Port Deposit and the coastal city of Havre De Grace. The map reveals a landscape defined by its riverine economy and early industrial activity, including Lees Mill in the north and the Principio Furnace near the Northeast River.