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2019 Map of La Plata

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of La Plata
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

La Plata serves as the focal point of this 2019 survey, showing the modern suburban and commercial expansion in central Charles County. The landscape is defined by the contrast between organized residential developments like Halley Estates and Saint Charles and the sprawling wetland networks of the Zekiah Swamp and Kerrick Swamp to the east. These wetlands, including Jordan Swamp, represent a significant environmental footprint that has historically shaped the local road and rail patterns.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the continuity of the region through established landmarks such as the Saint Pauls Piney Church Cem and Sacred Heart Cem. Smaller named locales like Beantown, Brice, and Springhill remain identified, providing a look at the persistent community names that predate modern growth. The map also captures the local hydrography, from the headwaters of Port Tobacco Cr to the various lakes such as Post Office Lake and Lambeth Hill Lake that dot the Waldorf area.