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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Charles County, Maryland

Explore 105 historic maps of Charles County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Charles County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Charles County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Charles County, MD maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Prince Frederick
    1901 Map of Prince Frederick
    1901 Prince Frederick
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Tidewater region of Maryland is captured here at the dawn of the twentieth century, when river travel and steamship wharves still defined the local economy. Researchers can locate vanished landings and ferry crossings like Magruder Ferry, Leitch Wharf, and Lower Marlboro.
  4. 1901 Map of Leonardtown
    1901 Map of Leonardtown
    1901 Leonardtown
    1901 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tidewater country at the turn of the century is defined by its deep reliance on the river and bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the vital maritime economy through old landings and wharves like Sotterly Wharf, Abells Wharf, and Coburns Wharf.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Wicomico
    1902 Map of Wicomico
    1902 Wicomico
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland at the turn of the century shows a landscape tied to the tides and the tracks. Trace the vital waterfront economy through Ludlow Ferry and Plowdens Wharf, or follow the path of the Southern Maryland R. R. past Charlotte Hall.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1906 Map of Patuxent
    1906 Map of Patuxent
    1906 Patuxent
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Tidewater region of Maryland and the outskirts of the District of Columbia are shown here at the turn of the century. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Maryland Agril. College, find riverfront infrastructure at Milltown Landing, and follow long-established routes like the Marlboro Turnpike.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1910 Map of Prince Frederick
    1910 Map of Prince Frederick
    1910 Prince Frederick
    1910 Print · USGS
    Coastal Calvert County comes alive in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by the Patuxent River and the bay. Genealogists can trace old wharves and family settlements from Lower Marlboro to the Chesapeake Beach RR line.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1911 Map of Wicomico, 1961 Print
    1911 Map of Wicomico, 1961 Print
    1911 Wicomico
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland's river-dependent landscape is documented here during the early twentieth century, showing the tidewater border of Charles and St Marys counties. Genealogists can trace family-named points and wharves like Lancaster Wharf, the Laidlow Ferry, and the rail terminus at Popes Creek.
  19. 1911 Map of Brandywine, 1962 Print
    1911 Map of Brandywine, 1962 Print
    1911 Brandywine
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and expansive wetlands. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near LA PLATA, the old Reform School, or country parishes like St Peters Church and Piney Church.
  22. 1913 Map of Brandywine
    1913 Map of Brandywine
    1913 Brandywine
    1913 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning through early rail and rural growth. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like St Peters Church, Winkler Shop School, and old stops such as Malcolm Woodville Station.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1913 Map of Indian Head
    1913 Map of Indian Head
    1913 Indian Head
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River tidewater south of the capital was a region of defensive forts and busy river landings before the First World War. Researchers can trace the early layout of the Naval Proving Grounds and locate family landmarks like Mattinglys Wharf or the Granny Thompson School.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1913 Map of Nanjemoy
    1913 Map of Nanjemoy
    1913 Nanjemoy
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Nanjemoy peninsula in the early nineteen-hundreds was a world of tidal creeks and tobacco landings. Researchers can trace the rural fabric of Charles County through family-named landmarks like Mudds Marsh and community hubs such as Durham Church and Green Leek School.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1914 Map of Wicomico
    1914 Map of Wicomico
    1914 Wicomico
    1914 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland's riverfront life is captured here during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of tidal creeks and busy steamboat landings. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Charlotte Hall, find old crossings like Ludlow Ferry, or locate historic maritime hubs like Bushwood Wharf.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1920 Map of Wicomico
    1920 Map of Wicomico
    1920 Wicomico
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Wicomico riverfronts appear here as they were just after the Great War, when steamboat wharves and ferries still anchored local commerce. Trace the old rail lines to Bel Alton Cox Sta or locate long-standing landmarks like Charlotte Hall and Ludlow Ferry.
  37. 1923 Map of Indian Head
    1923 Map of Indian Head
    1923 Indian Head
    1923 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Virginia meet along the Potomac in the 1920s, a period when steamboats and early highways still defined regional travel. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Marshall Hall PO, Pohick Church, and the Woodlawn School (Colored).
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1925 Map of Indian Head
    1925 Map of Indian Head
    1925 Indian Head
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River corridor in the mid-1920s reveals a landscape of strategic military installations and historic river landings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Indian Head, find local landmarks like Pohick Church, or locate defunct river hubs such as Budds Ferry.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1926 Map of Stafford, 1956 Print
    1926 Map of Stafford, 1956 Print
    1926 Stafford
    1956 Print · USGS
    Stafford County and the Rappahannock River valley appear here in the mid-twenties, balancing colonial-era heritage with early twentieth-century growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bridges Store, Passapatanzy, and the historic Aquia Ch along the rail lines.
  46. 1927 Map of Quantico
    1927 Map of Quantico
    1927 Quantico
    1927 Print · USGS
    Prince William County and the Potomac riverfront appear here in the late twenties, captured just as military and transit corridors began to reshape the rural landscape. Researchers can trace the early foundations of the Marine Corps Reservation and locate vanished local landmarks like Minnieville Store and the Sinclairs Mill.
  49. 1930 Map of Wakefield
    1930 Map of Wakefield
    1930 Wakefield
    1930 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County and the Northern Neck appear here in the early thirties, defined by a historic riverfront landscape and rural hamlets. Researchers can locate the Birthplace of Washington and Monroe Birthplace alongside old river ports like Leedstown and Steve Landing.
  52. 1931 Map of Stafford
    1931 Map of Stafford
    1931 Stafford
    1931 Print · USGS
    Stafford County and the city of Fredericksburg are shown here in the early 1930s, documenting a landscape still deeply shaped by nineteenth-century transit and conflict. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Mountain View PO, Enon Sch, and the grounds of the Battle of Fredericksburg 1862.
  55. 1932 Map of Wakefield
    1932 Map of Wakefield
    1932 Wakefield
    1932 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County at the start of the 1930s shows a landscape defined by the great bends of the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near the George Washington Birthplace or find local landmarks like Potomac Mills and Monroe Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1936 Map of Leonardtown
    1936 Map of Leonardtown
    1936 Leonardtown
    1936 Print · USGS
    St. Mary's County wharves and rural parishes are captured in detail during the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old All Faith Ch, identify old school sites like Maryland Springs Sch, or locate historic landings such as Williams Wharf.
  61. 1938 Map of Prince Frederick
    1938 Map of Prince Frederick
    1938 Prince Frederick
    1938 Print · USGS
    Calvert County at the height of the 1930s reveals a Maryland landscape defined by tobacco farming and bay-front resorts. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like the Cedar Hill Sch, explore the wharves at Deep Landing, or trace the early layout of Chesapeake Beach.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1939 Map of Leonardtown
    1939 Map of Leonardtown
    1939 Leonardtown
    1939 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland's river-oriented landscape is captured here in the late 1930s, centered on the community of Leonardtown. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools and landmarks like Bannaker Sch, St Andrews Ch, and the many landings along the Patuxent River.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Quantico
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and Maryland are captured here during the late pre-war era, showing the growing military footprint around the Potomac. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Sinclairs Mill, Bacon Race School, and the historic Dumfries settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1943 Map of Charlotte Hall
    1943 Map of Charlotte Hall
    1943 Charlotte Hall
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maryland's St. Mary's and Charles counties appear here in the early 1940s, centered on the historic academic grounds at Charlotte Hall. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Mt Calvary Ch, Ryceville, and the Budds Creek School.
  73. 1943 Map of Popes Creek
    1943 Map of Popes Creek
    1943 Popes Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland during the early years of the war was a landscape of tide-water marshes and rail-linked landings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the family-named reaches of Zekiah Swamp, rural landmarks like St Marys Ch, and the rail terminus at Popes Creek.
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