1953 Map of North East

About this map

The Northeast River and its many tributary creeks define this landscape where the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay meet the rolling hills of Cecil County. During the early 1950s, the area shows a complex network of transportation and coastal life, with the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads intersecting near the town of North East. To the south, the expansive Elk Neck State Forest covers much of the peninsula between the Northeast and Elk River, punctuated by landmarks like the lookout tower at Black Hill. Coastal settlements and camps such as Charlestown, Port Herman, and Camp Rodney line the shores, while inland, smaller communities like Leslie and Bacon Hill center around local landmarks including Bethel Ch and the Thomas Ave Sch. This survey records the shoreline before modern expansion, capturing old landing points like Old Town Point Wharf.