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2016 Map of Mathias Point

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mathias Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Potomac River dominates this landscape where the borders of Charles County, Maryland, and King George County, Virginia, meet. This coastal environment is defined by an intricate network of points and coves, including Mathias Point Neck and the expansive Gumtree Cove. The presence of Lanseair Farms Airport near Brentland highlights the integration of small-scale aviation into this rural waterfront region.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and riverbanks, with established communities like McConchie and Hill Top inland, while newer developments such as Potomac Shores sit closer to the water. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Saint Ignatius Cem near Chapel Point and Zion Cem further west. The many named geographic features, from Benny Gray Point to Upper Cedar Point, reflect a long history of maritime navigation and land division along the Port Tobacco River estuary.