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1954 Map of Langford Creek

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Langford Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The complex shoreline of the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay defines this mid-century survey of Kent and Queen Anne's Counties. At its heart lies the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, established on Eastern Neck Island, where the landscape is a patchwork of tidal coves like Calfpasture Cove and Fryingpan Cove. The map documents a maritime-dependent community where small settlements such as McKinleyville, Crosby, and Hickory Thicket are linked by rural roads and landings.

Maritime history is evident in the inclusion of Cliffs Wharf and Earle Landing, highlighting the importance of river access for commerce and travel before the expansion of modern highways. Local genealogy is supported by the placement of community centers like Piney Neck Ch, Raum Chapel, and Gouldtown Ch. This record provides an intricate look at the Tidewater region's geography, from the heights of Skinners Neck and Piney Neck to the oyster-rich waters of Comegys Bight and the Corsica River.