1954 Map of Langford Creek

About this map

Eastern Neck Island dominates the southwestern corner of this mid-century survey, separated from the mainland by the narrow passage of Eastern Neck Narrows. This intricate shoreline along the Chester River reveals the deep water-dependency of Kent and Queen Anne's counties, where landings like Earle Landing and Cliffs Wharf served as vital conduits for the local economy. Small agricultural and fishing settlements such as Crosby, McKinleyville, and Gouldtown are connected by a network of rural roads, often centered around community anchors like Raum Chapel. The landscape is a complex puzzle of peninsulas including Skinner Neck, Piney Neck, and Spaniard Neck, each carved by numerous coves and creeks such as Grays Inn Creek and Reed Creek. The map documents a period before modern coastal development, showing the original footprints of local landmarks like Hickory Thicket and The Cedars.