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1942 Map of Wye Mills, 1976 Print
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1942 Map of Wye Mills

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Wye Mills serves as a historic nexus on this mid-century survey of the Eastern Shore, where the boundaries of Queen Anne's and Talbot counties meet. The landscape is defined by the intricate tidal reaches of the Wye River and Wye East River, framing Wye Island and the Wye Narrows. This document preserves the footprint of early Maryland rural life, showing the distribution of small settlements like Skipton and Willoughby alongside local institutions such as Old St Joseph Ch and St Pauls Ch. Of particular note is Wye Oak State Park, which at this time protected the legendary White Oak, once the largest of its species in the United States. The mapping also tracks infrastructure changes through the early 1970s, including the grounds of Chesapeake College and the route of the Baltimore and Eastern railroad, reflecting the slow evolution of this agricultural and maritime region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain