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1953 Map of Lower Marlboro

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lower Marlboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Patuxent River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing the landscapes of Prince Georges and Calvert counties. This particular stretch of the river is defined by its historic landings and wharves, such as Lyons Creek Wharf, White Landing, and Milltown Landing, which emphasize the long-standing maritime economy of the Maryland Tidewater. The 1970 photorevisions, marked in purple, show the expansion of the regional road network including Magruder Ferry Rd and School Road.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain is dotted with rural settlements like Lower Marlboro and Nottingham. Local community life is anchored by traditional landmarks such as Brooks Ch, St Johns Ch, and the Chaney Sch. The map preserves the orientation of numerous family-named branches and creeks, including Hotchkins Branch, Spice Creek, and Chew Creek, which cut through the coastal plain and drain into the Patuxent, illustrating the relationship between the hydrology of the Chesapeake watershed and local land divisions.