1953 Map of Rock Hall

About this map

The coastal village of Rock Hall serves as the focal point for this survey of Kent County, Maryland, where the tidal fingers of Chesapeake Bay meet the agricultural heart of the Eastern Shore. The landscape is defined by its deep relationship with the water, as seen in the numerous landings and coves like Shipyard Landing and Sinai Cove. Inland, the map reveals a mature network of crossroads and small settlements such as Edesville, Georgetown, and Sandy Bottom, each supported by community anchors including St Pauls Ch and Wesley Chapel. The presence of several grain storage sites like Wheat Bins and a Silo underscores the region's historical reliance on the local harvest. From the shoreline at Tolchester Beach to the winding course of Langford Creek, this record captures the rural character and maritime infrastructure of the peninsula during the mid-20th century.