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1942 Map of Oxford

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Oxford occupies a prominent peninsula between the Tred Avon River and Town Creek in this 1942 survey of the Maryland Eastern Shore. The landscape is defined by the intricate relationship between land and water, where deeply indented necks such as Deep Neck, Ferry Neck, and Oxford Neck create a complex shoreline of coves and points. A ferry route connects Bellevue to the historic port at Oxford, illustrating the maritime transport patterns of the era.

Inland, the community of Royal Oak serves as a local hub near Royal Oak Sch and St Paul Ch. The map records significant local landmarks including the John Wesley Ch and Oxford Cem, providing essential details for genealogical research. The expansive waters of the Choptank River define the southern boundary, separating Talbot and Dorchester counties at a time when the region's economy was tied closely to the river and the surrounding creeks.