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1956 Map of Hughesville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Hughesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Cedarville State Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Maryland landscape, where the headwaters of the Zekiah Swamp Run and Mill Dam Run begin their drainage southward. The 1956 cultural revision, updated with 1974 aerial photogrammetry, captures the rural character of Charles County as it borders Prince George's and Saint Mary's. The inland corridor is defined by small settlements like Bryantown and Hughesville, which serve as focal points for local commerce and education, evidenced by the presence of several parochial institutions including St Marys Sch and St Peters Sch.

Transportation through the area is anchored by the U S Government R R, which cuts a distinct path through the timbered lowlands and past landmarks like the Burnt Store and Gallant Green. The detailed topography reveals the complexity of the wetlands at Devils Nest and the extensive network of small runs such as Gilbert Run and Wheatley Run, illustrating how the drainage patterns shaped the placement of early roads and homesteads.