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2011 Map of Cove Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Chesapeake Bay shorelines and the tidal estuaries of the western shore define this coastal landscape. The central corridor is anchored by the community of Lusby, where the Lusby Post Office and nearby Middleham Cemetery mark the heart of local activity. To the south, the industrial presence of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant and the Columbia Lng Secondary Dam sit in contrast to the numerous residential coves and landings like Planters Wharf and White Sands.

Genealogists can trace family footprints across several historic burial grounds, including Saint Johns Cemetery and Saint Pauls Cemetery. The geography is deeply segmented by water, from the wide Patuxent River in the southwest to the intricate reaches of Saint Leonard Creek and Hellen Creek. Along the Atlantic-facing shore, the iconic Cove Point Lighthouse stands as a permanent fixture at Cove Point.