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1963 Map of Hollywood

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hollywood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Hollywood and its surrounding St. Mary's County landscape are defined by the deep tidal indentations of the Patuxent River, where Cuckold Creek and Mill Creek carve into the coastal plain. The settlement pattern reflects a long history of maritime and agricultural dependence, evidenced by St Cuthbert Wharf and the numerous family-named landmarks like Sam Abell Cove and Moll Dyers Run. The interior shows a mid-century shift toward modern infrastructure, with the St Marys County Airport and the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor cutting through the rural terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of religious and educational sites, from the Sacred Heart Novitiate and Our Ladys Chapel in the south to the St Andrews Ch & Cem and Joy Chapel Cem. Extensive Gravel Pits suggest a local extractive industry, while the establishment of Greenwell State Park and St Marys River State Park marks the preservation of the riverine environment.