Old Maps of Potomac View, Maryland for Metal Detecting

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Potomac View, MD maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Wicomico
    1894 Map of Wicomico
    1894 Wicomico
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Southern Maryland tidewater and Virginia's Northern Neck are captured here in the 1890s, when river wharves and early railroads still dictated local life. Trace the old ferry crossings at Ludlow Ferry and historic landing sites like Plowdens Wharf and Wilkerson Wharf.

  2. 1895 Map of Wicomico
    1895 Map of Wicomico
    1895 Wicomico
    1895 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland and the Virginia shore come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Potomac and Wicomico watersheds. Genealogists and historians can trace old river landings like Plowdens Wharf, early rail routes, and established communities from Charlotte Hall to Chaptico.

  3. 1895 Map of Nomini
    1895 Map of Nomini
    1895 Nomini
    1895 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland and the Virginia tidewater shores meet along the Potomac in this late nineteenth-century survey. Genealogists can trace family holdings and river landings from Charlotte Hall down to Sotterly and the Nomini Ferry.

  4. 1898 Map of Nomini
    1898 Map of Nomini
    1898 Nomini
    1898 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Virginia's Tidewater region comes alive in the late nineteenth century as a world of river landings, rail terminals, and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the maritime economy through Nomini Ferry and Stone Wharf, or locate ancestral homesteads near Charlotte Hall and Potomac Mills.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1943 Map of Morgantown
    1943 Map of Morgantown
    1943 Morgantown
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Wicomico riverfronts come alive in this wartime survey of the Maryland-Virginia borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Harris Lot and Bachelors Hope Pt or locate old community centers such as Old Christ Ch and the Tompkinsville Sch.

  10. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Morgantown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Morgantown, 1954 Print
    1953 Morgantown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tidewater necks and the Virginia riverfront are captured here in the early fifties as the region's bridge-and-road network expanded. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Old Christ Church and early landings such as Wilkerson Wharf and Morgantown.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Washington
    1966 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region during the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and vital military outposts. Researchers can trace historic river towns and shorelines from Alexandria to the Hooper Islands and St Clements Island.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Washington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region in the late fifties is presented in remarkable detail, from the Blue Ridge foothills to the Chesapeake Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace historic river landings and military sites like Mount Vernon, Fort Belvoir, and Point Lookout.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1968 Map of Colonial Beach North, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Colonial Beach North, 1972 Print
    1968 Colonial Beach North
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River shoreline in Maryland and Virginia comes alive in the late sixties, showcasing the riverside culture and industry of the day. Trace family roots at Old Christ Ch or Holy Ghost Ch, and explore the coastal layout of Colonial Beach and Morgantown.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1983 Map of Leonardtown, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Leonardtown, 1984 Print
    1983 Leonardtown
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland and the Northern Neck of Virginia are shown in the early eighties as a mosaic of historic tidewater settlements and modern installations. Trace family roots and shoreline changes near St Marys City, Leonardtown, and Colonial Beach.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Washington
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay are shown in comprehensive detail during the late 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Alexandria to the rural Northern Neck, locating landmarks like Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall.

  17. 2022 Map of Colonial Beach North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Colonial Beach North, 2022 Print
    2022 Colonial Beach North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River shoreline near the Maryland-Virginia border comes into focus in this recent survey. Local historians can trace old community centers and cemeteries like Shiloh Community Church Cem and settlements such as Morgantown and Tompkinsville.

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