1942 Map of Oxford

About this map

The Tred Avon River and the Choptank River define this coastal Maryland landscape, where early 1940s water-based life and land-based agriculture intersect. The town of Oxford serves as a primary hub, complete with its Oxford Cemetery and a Weather Bureau Staff station reflecting the importance of maritime climate. Across the water, the settlement of Bellevue is linked to Ferry Neck by the prominent Ferry Neck Road, while small rural communities like Royal Oak supported local families through institutions such as the Royal Oak School and St Paul Church. The map details a complex network of coves and points, including Deep Neck Pt and Bachelor Pt, which suggest a long history of fishing and boat access. Inland, church congregations like John Wesley Church and Ferry Neck Church provide vital genealogical anchor points for researchers tracing the families of Talbot and Dorchester counties during this era.