1944 Map of Rhodesdale, 1976 Print
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1944 Map of Rhodesdale

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Baltimore and Eastern railroad corridor defines the development of this Eastern Shore landscape, connecting inland agricultural hubs like Hurlock and Rhodesdale to the surrounding tidewater regions. During the mid-1940s, life centered on these rail junctions and the fertile lands between the Marshyhope Creek and the Nanticoke River. The map documents a period when small community anchors like Shiloh Ch and the Mission Sch served local families, while the river remained an active artery for transport at sites such as Ennalls Wharf and Walnut Landing. Near the southern edge, the tiny settlement of Riverton sits at the confluence where Big Marsh Creek meets the river, illustrating the transition from traditional water-based commerce to the rail-driven economy that reshaped the Maryland interior.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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