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1944 Map of Ridgely

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

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Tuckahoe Creek floodplain creates a natural boundary between Queen Anne's, Caroline, and Talbot counties in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Baltimore and Eastern railroad and the river-oriented commerce found at Adolph Landing and Wayman Wharf. The settlement pattern centers on the town of Ridgely and the twin villages of Queen Anne and Hillsboro, which sit just across the water from one another.

Smaller rural hubs such as Thomas Town and Jumptown appear alongside local landmarks like Allan Church and Thawleys Chapel. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural and transportation network, with Hillsboro Road and the Oxford Branch connecting inland farms to the vital water passages of the Eastern Shore. This document captures the transition of the region’s logistics from river landings to rail and road-based commerce.