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1901 Map of Snow Hill

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Snow Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Snow Hill serves as the focal point of this coastal landscape, situated where the Pocomoke River transitions toward the southern reaches of Worcester County. At the turn of the century, the region's economy and social structure were defined by the intersection of rail lines like the Baltimore and Delaware RR and the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore RR, which connected agricultural hubs like Girdletree and Stockton to broader markets.

The map reveals a network of historic landings and water-dependent settlements along the margins of Chincoteague Bay, including Franklin City and Public Landing. These sites, along with smaller landmarks like Klej Grange and Betheden Church, illustrate the established community life of the Maryland-Virginia borderlands. The intricate marshlands and islands, such as Tizzard Island and Assacorkin Island, highlight the complex shoreline that supported local maritime trades and transport before modern coastal development.