1955 Map of Kenton

About this map

Agricultural life in Kent County, Delaware, and Queen Annes County, Maryland, is defined by an intricate network of named drainage ditches and branches that cross the state line. Centered on the hubs of Kenton and Hartly, the landscape is partitioned into District No 3 and District No 4, reflecting the administrative organization of the mid-20th century. The Pennsylvania railroad line cuts diagonally through the terrain, connecting small rural centers like Slaughter and Downes Chapel. Numerous country schools and churches, including Mt Friendship Sch and Forest Grove Ch, serve as anchors for the surrounding farmsteads. The presence of Lash Airfield and several crossroads settlements like Wrights Crossroads and Pearsons Corner illustrate the transition between traditional rail-and-water commerce, such as that found at Masseys Millpond, and modern automobile transit across the Delmarva Peninsula.