2019 Map of Brandywine

About this map

Brandywine and the surrounding Prince George’s County landscape appear here in a state of transition between established rural settlements and modern suburban growth. The area is defined by its deep historical roots, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cem and the Maryland Veterans Cem. The southern reach of the map transitions into the drainage of Zekiah Swamp Run, where the terrain becomes more wooded and less developed. Many small communities like Horsehead, Cheltenham, and Ashbox anchor the local geography, often centered around their namesake churches and cemeteries. The boundary between Prince George's Co and Charles Co cuts through the lower portion of the sheet, near the headwaters of Mattawoman Cr. This survey documents a landscape where traditional Maryland crossroad settlements like Orme and Duley persist alongside newer residential expansions in Pinefield and Brandywine Heights.