1944 Map of Ridgely

About this map

Tuckahoe Creek carves a winding path through the center of this 1944 survey, serving as a natural boundary between Queen Anne's, Caroline, and Talbot counties. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Eastern railroads, which facilitated the growth of rural hubs like Ridgely and the twin settlements of Queen Anne and Hillsboro. While the lowlands follow the serpentine course of Mason Branch and Norwich Creek, the surrounding upland plains are dotted with long-standing local landmarks such as Allan Ch and Thawleys Chapel. The map documents a period of established agricultural and rail transport, capturing smaller hamlets like Jumptown and Downes before mid-century changes altered the pace of Maryland's Eastern Shore.