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1906 Map of Patuxent

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Patuxent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

Maryland Agril. College stands at the northwestern edge of this landscape, anchoring a region defined by its complex drainage into the Chesapeake Bay. The terrain is shaped by the winding course of the Patuxent River, which forms the core of a rural network connecting the Prince Georges and Charles County line. Early transportation corridors like the Philadelphia and Washington RR and the Marlboro Turnpike reflect the era's movement between the burgeoning settlements of Hyattsville and Bladensburg.

Tracing the waterways reveals a landscape of tidal points and river landings, from Hollins Cliff to Point Judith. Away from the riverbanks, the map documents established local institutions such as Mt. Zion Ch. and the Piscataway Reform School, alongside distinctive topographical features like the expansive Zekiah Swamp. This edition provides a detailed look at the rural crossroads and river-dependent economies of Southern Maryland during the first decade of the twentieth century.