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1953 Map of Millington

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Millington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Chester River and Sassafras River define the northern and southern reaches of this landscape where the Maryland-Delaware border meets the intersection of Kent, Queen Annes, and Cecil counties. During the early 1950s, the agricultural character of the region was connected by the Pennsylvania railroad, which served small rural junctions and settlements. The town of Millington sits at a strategic river crossing, flanked by the Andover and Four Corners communities.

Further north, the map reveals a network of country crossroads and family-named locales such as Peacock Corners and Coldwell Corners. Cultural landmarks like St Clements Ch near Massey and the Mission Ch near the banks of Cypress Branch highlight the community centers of the era. The extensive Millington Wildlife Demonstration Area dominates the southeastern quadrant, preserving a significant portion of the coastal plain's natural drainage before it reaches the river landings.