1892 Map of Drum Point

About this map

The tidal landscape of the Chesapeake Bay dominates this late nineteenth-century survey, centering on the strategically positioned Drum Point and the adjacent waters of the Patuxent River. Detailed topography reveals a network of small coastal settlements such as Lusby, St. Leonard, and Solomon I., established along the high ground between deeply incised estuaries. The map captures the complex shoreline of Calvert, St Mary, and Dorchester counties before modern development altered these traditional maritime corridors. Notable maritime landmarks include the Drum Point lighthouse and the distinct points of land like Cedar Point and Cove Point. The survey traces numerous small waterways like Hellen Creek and St. Leonard Creek that served as the primary transit routes for the era's water-based economy, connecting inland farms to the larger bays.