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2011 Map of Broomes Island

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Broomes Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Broomes Island sits at the southern tip of a peninsula formed by the Patuxent River and Island Creek, serving as a focal point for maritime activity in this part of Calvert County. The landscape is characterized by a series of deep tidal creeks, including Battle Creek and Saint Leonard Creek, which have shaped the settlement patterns of communities like Mutual, Hellen, and Adelina. The numerous historical landing sites such as Parker Wharf and Briscoe Wharf point to the long-standing importance of waterborne transport and trade along these shores.

Local heritage is preserved in several family and congregational burial grounds, such as Christ Church Cemetery and Brooks Cemetery. The presence of Olde Mill and Boyds Farm reflects the traditional agricultural and milling economy that preceded modern residential developments like Kenwood Beach and Hollywood Shores. From the northern reaches of Bowens to the southern Sotterley Point, the area remains a complex network of waterfront property and inland hamlets.