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1944 Map of Preston

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Preston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Choptank River serves as the dominant geographic feature of this mid-shore Maryland landscape, defining the boundaries between Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties. Broad necks of land such as Frazer Neck and Cabin Creek Neck are deeply etched by tidal estuaries including Hunting Creek, Marsh Creek, and Skeleton Creek. The settlement patterns here are deeply rooted in the agricultural and maritime traditions of the Eastern Shore, with small crossroads like Bethlehem and Beulah serving as focal points for rural life.

Transport history is visible through the Baltimore and Eastern rail line passing through Preston, while an Old Railroad Grade near the northern boundary hints at earlier transit routes. Community identity is anchored by local landmarks such as Mt Zoar Ch and Johns Ch, alongside specialized gathering places like the Church Campground. This 1944 survey, updated with 1974 revisions, captures the area during a period of steady transition, where established landings like Lloyd Landing and Wright Wharf persisted alongside evolving roadway networks.