1944 Map of Ridgely

About this map

Tuckahoe Creek carves a serpentine path through the heart of the Eastern Shore, serving as the natural boundary between Queen Anne's, Caroline, and Talbot counties. This mid-century survey illustrates a landscape defined by its agricultural roots and riverine transit points, such as Rolph Landing and Wayman Wharf. The town of Ridgely sits as a primary rail hub, positioned where the Penn Central and Baltimore and Eastern railroads intersect. Smaller communities like Thomas Town and Jumptown are scattered across the interior, connected by a network of rural roads and drainage branches like German Branch and Mason Branch. Significant local landmarks including Allan Ch and Thawleys Chapel offer valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing family histories in the vicinity of Queen Anne and Hillsboro, while the southern reaches of the map near Cordova show the transition toward the larger Talbot County agricultural tracts.