1953 Map of North Beach

About this map

Chesapeake Beach and North Beach stand as prominent coastal anchors along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by a series of specialized waterfront developments, ranging from the residential grids of Rose Haven and West Beach to the localized Willow Beach Colony and Holiday Beach. Inland, the terrain rises toward Owings Cliffs and Fairhaven Cliffs, giving way to a rural interior where established community hubs like Friendship, Paris, and Sunderland are situated along the ridgelines between tidal drainages. Significant historical markers include the U S Naval Reservation at Randle Cliff Beach and local spiritual centers such as All Saints Ch and St Edmonds Ch. The map also captures the recreational footprint of the era, notably at Camp Roosevelt and the Yacht Basin near Old Colony Cove.