1944 Map of Hobbs

About this map

The Choptank River defines the western edge of this landscape, where historic river landings like Pealiquor Landing, Lyford Landing, and Potters Landing once served as vital commerce points for Caroline County. Inland, the terrain is marked by small settlements and rural crossroads such as Williston, Two Johns, and American Corner. The 1940s landscape is primarily agricultural, with small woodlots and farmsteads connected by a network of light-duty and unimproved roads. A remnant of earlier industrial transportation is visible in the north, where a Railroad Grade cuts through the woods near Hobbs. Social and spiritual life in the area is anchored by several country churches, including Todds Chapel, St Pauls Ch, and John Wesley Ch, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family ties to these Eastern Shore communities.