1895 Map of Owensville

About this map

Patuxent River crossings and the intricate shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay define this landscape at the close of the nineteenth century. Several historic river crossings, including Priest Bridge, Governor Bridge, and Hills Bridge, facilitate travel across the western county line between Prince George and Anne Arundel. To the east, the tidewater geography of the South River, Rhode River, and West River shows a maritime-focused economy, where settlements like Owensville and Davidsonville serve as central inland hubs.