1904 Map of Oxford

About this map

The Choptank River and its intricate network of necks and creeks dominate this coastal survey of the Maryland Eastern Shore. At the turn of the twentieth century, the regional economy relied heavily on both the water and the rail, evidenced by the numerous wharves like Corners Wharf and Travers Whf. alongside the expansion of the Cambridge and Seaford R. R. and the B. C. & A. R. R. The settlement of Cambridge stands as a primary hub, while smaller towns like Oxford and Trappe anchor the agricultural and maritime peninsulas of Bailey s Neck and Island Neck. Cultural landmarks such as Trappe Ldg. and Christs Rock provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The map also delineates the complex shoreline of Dickinson Bay and Lecompte Bay, reflecting the geography of the Chesapeake tidewater before modern coastal development.