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1953 Map of Benedict

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Benedict
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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The Patuxent River dominates this mid-century landscape, serving as the watery boundary between Prince George’s, Charles, and Calvert counties. The village of Benedict sits at a critical crossing point near the Toll Bridge, supported by local infrastructure like the Patuxent Sch and nearby Landing Strip. The riverbanks are dotted with landings and wharves, such as Deep Landing and Leitch Wharf, which speak to the long-standing maritime economy of the Chesapeake region.

Further inland, the transition from agricultural tracts to early 1950s developments is visible in communities like Eagle Harbor, Cedarhaven, and Aquasco. Local heritage is anchored by landmarks like the John Wesley Ch and numerous family-named points along the water, including Trueman Pt and Gods Grace Pt. The arrival of industrial utility is marked by the large Powerplant and Substation at Chalk Pt, signaling a shift toward modern energy production along the river's edge.