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2019 Map of Broomes Island

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Broomes Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Patuxent River divides Calvert and St. Mary's Counties in this coastal landscape, defined by a network of deep-water coves and historical wharves. Along the northern shores, the community of Broomes Island sits at the terminus of a narrow peninsula, flanked by Island Creek and Nan Cove. This region preserves its maritime character through landing points like Williams Wharf and Parker Wharf, which reflect the long-standing reliance on river-based transport and trade. Inland, the terrain is dotted with ancestral burial grounds, including the Christ Church Cem and Waters Methodist Church Cem, serving as critical touchpoints for local genealogy.

To the west, the winding course of Battle Creek leads toward the unique ecosystems of Cypress Swamp, while the southern bank features established settlements like Hollywood Shores and the historic grounds of Sotterley. The transition from the rural crossroads at Mutual to the bayside developments at Kenwood Beach illustrates the varied settlement patterns of the modern Chesapeake shoreline. This map documents a landscape where traditional water-dependent sites coexist with established residential centers like Port Republic and Adelina.