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1953 Map of Lower Marlboro

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lower Marlboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Patuxent River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing Prince Georges and Calvert counties. The map documents a landscape defined by its riverine economy and historical landings, where traditional waterfront sites like Lyons Creek Wharf, Magruder Landing, and Milltown Landing remain prominent features. These locations, alongside White Landing, suggest a legacy of maritime transport and trade that anchored local communities long before modern road networks dominated the region.

Inland, the settlement pattern reveals a series of small, dispersed communities connected by named routes such as Magruder Ferry Road and Nottingham Road. Cultural landmarks including St Johns Ch, Brooks Ch, and Chaney Sch provide critical touchpoints for genealogists and local historians. The surrounding terrain is heavily dissected by numerous watercourses, including Hall Creek, Chew Creek, and Kings Branch, which carve through the elevations near Jones Point and Dunkirk.