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2011 Map of Leonardtown

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Leonardtown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Leonardtown serves as the regional hub in this part of Saint Mary's County, situated where McIntosh Run flows into the expansive Breton Bay. The landscape is defined by the deeply indented shoreline of the Potomac River estuary, featuring numerous points such as Foxwell Point and Pawpaw Point. Rural life and maritime history intersect at landmarks like Barton Hall and Stones Wharf, while the interior is dotted with established settlements including Loveville and Clements.

The map reveals a community deeply rooted in its heritage, evidenced by numerous historical sites such as Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery and Old Saint Aloysius Cemetery. The transition from agrarian land to modern recreation is visible in areas like Saint Clement Shores and Combs Creek Marina, showing how the waterfront has evolved from a commercial wharf-based economy to one of residential and leisure use.