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1942 Map of St. Michaels

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of St. Michaels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The maritime heart of Talbot County is defined by the intricate fingers of the Miles River and Broad Creek as they branch toward Eastern Bay. This 1942 survey, updated with mid-1980s data, illustrates the deeply indented shoreline where the village of St Michaels serves as a central hub between San Domingo Creek and the river. The map documents the legacy of transportation in the region, tracing the Old Railroad Grade that once connected these waterfront communities.

Away from the primary harbors, smaller crossroad settlements like Unionville, Tunis Mills, and Copperville appear amidst a landscape of coves and points. The northern reach is dominated by the Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area, while local landmarks such as St Stevens Ch and several Cem locations provide specific points of interest for those researching the genealogy and social geography of this Chesapeake Bay peninsula.