2016 Map of La Plata

About this map

La Plata serves as a central hub on this contemporary record of Charles County, where urban development meets the significant natural hydrology of the region. The landscape is defined by the transition from the densely settled corridors of Waldorf and Saint Charles down toward the expansive Zekiah Swamp. This area preserves several traditional burial sites, including Sacred Heart Cem and Mount Rest Cem, which remain as historical anchors amidst modern residential growth. To the east, the sprawling Zekiah Swamp Run and Jordan Swamp dominate the lowlands, illustrating the persistent environmental character of the Maryland coastal plain. The map also captures smaller communities like White Plains, Brice, and Springhill, connected by a network of established roads and contemporary developments such as those surrounding Post Office Lake and Wakefield Lake.