1950 Map of Leonardtown, 1964 Print
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1950 Map of Leonardtown

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Patuxent River dominates this mid-century portrait of Southern Maryland, carving a wide path through the tobacco-growing heart of St. Mary's and Calvert Counties. The landscape is defined by its deep relationship with the water, as evidenced by the numerous landings and wharves such as Williams Wharf, St Cuthbert Wharf, and Abells Wharf that served as vital nodes for local commerce. Settlement patterns are concentrated in inland crossroads like Mechanicsville and the county seat at Leonardtown, while coastal communities like Broomes Island and Kenwood Beach suggest the region's evolving character as a residential and recreation destination.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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