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1954 Map of Langford Creek

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Langford Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Langford Creek and the Chester River dominate this coastal survey, where the intricate geography of the Eastern Shore's tidal inlets is on full display. The landscape is defined by its numerous necks and bights, such as Spaniard Neck and Comegys Bight, which dictate the local maritime and agricultural patterns of the mid-1950s. Small settlements like McKinleyville and Crosby serve as inland anchors, while Cliffs Wharf and Earle Landing highlight the region's historical reliance on waterborne transport and trade.

Familiar local landmarks, including Mowbray Chapel and Raum Chapel, provide critical points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in Kent and Queen Annes counties. The map illustrates a network of minor roads, like route 288, connecting these communities across the fingers of land. This coastal environment, characterized by deeply recessed coves like Burnt House Cove and Joiners Cove, reflects a time before extensive modern development altered the traditional waterfront character of these Chesapeake Bay tributaries.