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1942 Map of Love Point

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Love Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The northern tip of Kent Island stands as a vital maritime and rail hub during the early 1940s, where the Baltimore and Eastern railroad terminates at the water's edge. This land-sea interface is defined by the Love Point-Baltimore Ferry route, which provided a critical link across the Chesapeake Bay. The map reveals a landscape shaped by coastal navigation, anchored by the Love Point Lighthouse and the Love Point Tower No 16 overlooking the mouth of the Chester River.

For local historians, the sheet offers specific structural details of the era, noting distinctive landmarks such as the Cupola Barn and So Gable Barn. Small settlements and individual residences like Prices House So Chimney and Nopri are documented alongside the Love Point Landing, providing a granular view of the island's community before significant mid-century changes altered the Chesapeake's transportation patterns.