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1954 Map of Nanjemoy

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Doncaster State Forest dominates the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, where the tidal fingers of Nanjemoy Creek and the Potomac River define the local geography. In the mid-1950s, the area maintained a rural, decentralized settlement pattern centered on community landmarks like St Ignatius Ch, Durham Ch, and Emory Chapel. The road network connects small crossroads such as Ironsides and Grayton, while the southern shore at Riverside and Maryland Point reflects the deep connection to the water. Local education is anchored by scattered schoolhouses including Nanjemoy Sch and Mt Hope Sch, documenting a way of life before significant modernization changed the character of western Charles County. The map captures the intricate shoreline of Barn Cove and the marshy transition at Thorne Gut Marsh, illustrating the complex drainage systems of the Potomac R watershed.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain