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1901 Map of Snow Hill

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Snow Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

Pocomoke River navigation and coastal rail lines define the landscape of Worcester County at the opening of the twentieth century. The town of Snow Hill serves as a central hub, where the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore railroad intersects with a Steamboat Route winding through the river's bends. This intricate transport network supported local industry and trade, connecting inland landings like Mattaponi Landing and Milburn Landing to larger markets.

Further south, the landscape transitions into the marshy fringes of Chincoteague Bay, dotted with specialized landings such as Georges Island Landing and Rattlesnake Landing. The border between Maryland and Virginia is punctuated by the coastal settlements of Greenbackville and Franklin City, reflecting the shared maritime economy of the Eastern Shore. Genealogical markers are scattered throughout, including Betheden Church and family-named landmarks like Kle Grange, providing a detailed view of the rural settlement patterns before modern development.