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1944 Map of Preston

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Preston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Choptank River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving deep into the Eastern Shore at the meeting of Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties. The town of Preston serves as a central hub, surrounded by a constellation of smaller settlements like Linchester, Bethlehem, and Beulah. This survey documents a critical transition in local transportation, showing both the active Baltimore and Eastern line and an Old RR Grade near the town of Jonestown.

Maritime activity is evident along the riverbanks at Wright Wharf and Windyhill, reflecting the area's historical reliance on the water for trade. The map is particularly useful for genealogists, as it identifies numerous country houses of worship including Bethesda Ch, Coppins Chapel, and Washington Ch. The layout of local districts, such as Preston No 4 and East New Market No 2, provides a clear view of the civic organization of the region during the 1940s.