Rare 1877 Hand-Colored Map of Dorchester County, Maryland

Folio. A scarce 1877 Hand-Colored Street Map of this historic Eastern Shore of Maryland County. This map, from the "Atlas of Talbot & Dorchester Counties", features natural landmarks such as the Nanticoke and Choptank Rivers, Bloodsworth Island, Hooper's Island, James Point, Cook's Point and much more. Also depicted are the lines of the long defunct Dorchester & Delaware Railroad, including a proposed line running from Cambridge south to Bishop's Head at the southern tip of Bloodsworth. Towns on the map include Cambridge, Vienna, East New Market, Church Creek, Linkwood, and more. This map is in Near Fine condition with mild edge wear, Measuring 14" X 16" this map is perfect for framing and display.