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1943 Map of Ocean City

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Ocean City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Ocean City serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, situated on the narrow strip of Fenwick Island between the Atlantic Ocean and the inland bays. This 1943 War Department sheet, compiled by the Corps of Engineers, details the area's vital maritime and transport infrastructure during a critical era of Atlantic defense. The Baltimore and Eastern railroad terminates at the coast, connecting the mainland to the beach via a crossing over Sinepuxent Bay.

Strategic maritime features are prominently marked, including the Ocean City Inlet separating Fenwick from the northern reaches of Assateague Island. Navigation aids such as the Rear Range Light, Front Range Light, and a shoreline Observation Post highlight the nautical importance of the region. Inland, the landscape is defined by marshy points and smaller water bodies like Turville Creek and Aleck Pond, reflecting the complex tidal environment of Worcester County before extensive modern development.