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2023 Map of Charlotte Hall

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Charlotte Hall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Charlotte Hall and Mechanicsville anchor this southern Maryland landscape at the boundary of Charles and St. Mary's Counties. The area is defined by a dense network of minor waterways including Gilbert Creek, Denton Run, and Chaptico Creek, which carve through the low-lying terrain toward the Wicomico River at Luckton Point. Historically significant locations for genealogists include Trinity Church Cem near Trinity Lake and the John Wesley Cem situated further south near Coffee Hill.

The settlement pattern reflects a long-standing agricultural and crossroads tradition, with numerous small communities such as Ryceville, Thompson Corner, and Dubois connected by traditional routes like Three Notch Rd and New Market Rd. The presence of features like Budds Creek and Smoots Pond illustrates the intricate drainage system of the peninsula, where small runs and creeks have historically influenced land use and property boundaries.