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1913 Map of Nanjemoy

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Nanjemoy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Potomac River defines the western and southern reaches of this Maryland shoreline, where numerous landings and wharves once facilitated local commerce before the modernization of the road network. This landscape is deeply etched by a network of waterways including Nanjemoy Creek, Beaverdam Run, and the Port Tobacco River, which divide the land into distinct points and necks such as Taylor Neck and Cedar Point Neck.

Small rural settlements like Ironsides, Nanjemoy, and Welcome serve as anchors for the surrounding agricultural community. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from Durham Church and Marshope Church to several one-room schoolhouses like the Green Leek School and Holly Springs School. The map also captures maritime navigational aids essential for river transit, including the Upper Cedar Pt Light and Maryland Pt Light.