1957 Map of New Point Comfort

About this map

Lighthouse New Point Comfort stands as the sentinel of this coastal landscape, marking the southern tip of a peninsula where the Chesapeake Bay meets Mobjack Bay. This 1957 survey captures a maritime community defined by its intricate shoreline, where small settlements like Susan, Bavon, and Motorun are linked by winding roads across tidal flats. The geography reflects a deep reliance on the water, evidenced by Diggs Wharf and West Landing along the East River, alongside numerous small creeks such as Pepper Creek and Horn Harbor that carve into Potato Neck. Social life in the mid-20th century is anchored by several local congregations, including Antioch Ch and St Mathews Ch, and the New Point Sch. The map also includes the isolated Guinea Marshes and Sheep Island, illustrating the shifting transition between the mainland and the open bay before significant modern development altered these low-lying reaches.