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1953 Map of North Beach

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of North Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Chesapeake Beach and North Beach anchor this coastal survey, illustrating the mid-century development of the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The map highlights a string of shoreline communities and recreation spots, including Willow Beach Colony, Randle Cliff Beach, and Camp Roosevelt, many of which served as summer destinations for nearby urban centers. Inland, the landscape transitions to a network of creeks and small agricultural crossroads such as Friendship, Sunderland, and Paris.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing community landmarks like All Saints Ch and St Edmonds Ch, as well as the Beach Sch. The topography is defined by the sharp Owings Cliffs and the drainage patterns of Fishing Creek and Hall Creek. A military presence is also noted at the U S Naval Reservation, situated along the coast near Locust Grove Beach, marking the intersection of civilian resort life and federal activity during the Cold War era.