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1964 Map of Ocean City

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Ocean City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Fenwick Island is depicted during a period of significant mid-century development, showing the transition from the concentrated commercial hub of Ocean City to the expanding residential areas of North Ocean City. The landscape is defined by its relationship to the water, with the Ocean City Inlet separating the bustling resort town from the untouched northern tip of Assateague Island. Infrastructure such as the Ocean City Airport, the Radio Towers (WETT), and the Filtration Plant indicate the growth of municipal services required to support the seasonal and permanent population.

Behind the barrier beach, the sheltered waters of Isle of Wight Bay and Sinepuxent Bay are dotted with small landforms like Dog and Bitch Islands and Mallard Island. Across the bay, early suburban enclaves including Bay Shore Acres, Captains Hill, and Cape Isle of Wight appear alongside a developed Golf Course Road. Notable landmarks for local historians include the Ocean City Sch, a small Cem in West Ocean City, and maritime structures like the Coast Guard Sta and Municipal Pier.