1905 Map of Drum Point

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.