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1905 Map of Drum Point

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Drum Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay in this turn-of-the-century coastal survey, capturing the maritime geography of southern Maryland before modern development transformed the shoreline. Steamboat commerce defines the era, with a clearly marked Steamboat Route navigating between the deep harbors of Solomons and the eastern shores of Taylors Island. Along the western bank, small landings such as Spencers Wharf and Millstone Landing serve as critical hubs for local trade and transport.

The landscape is dotted with established settlements like St. Leonard, Lusby, and Jarboesville, while the eastern side of the bay reveals the intricate network of tidal creeks and necks including Robinson Neck and Meekins Neck. Significant maritime landmarks, such as Cove Pt. and Drum Pt., indicate the importance of navigation aids during a period when the bay was the primary highway for the region's economy.