1956 Map of La Plata

About this map

The Pennsylvania railroad corridor anchors this mid-century landscape of Charles County, connecting the northern hub of Waldorf to the county seat of La Plata. Between these centers, small settlements like Beantown, Brice, and White Plains dot the terrain, which is defined by the extensive wetlands of Zekiah Swamp and Port Tobacco Swamp. The map reveals a transition from agricultural land to specialized government and religious infrastructure, notably the U S Military Reservation Army Radio Receiving Station situated central to the quadrangle.