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1906 Map of Patuxent

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Patuxent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Annapolis and its waterfront dominate the northeastern corner of this study, which traces the tidewater landscapes and river-borne commerce of early twentieth-century Maryland. The Patuxent River bisects the region, flanked by crucial river crossings and landings like Magruder Ferry, Milltown Landing, and Deep Landing. These points, along with the Priest Bridge and Governor Bridge, underscore the importance of the river as both a barrier and a thoroughfare for the surrounding agrarian communities.

Evidence of early regional development appears in the presence of the Maryland Agril. College near Hyattsville and the Annapolis Waterworks. The transportation network is a complex mix of rail and road, featuring the Pope Creek R.R. and the Washington and Potomac R.R. cutting through the interior. From the industrial site of Riggs Mills to the expansive Zekiah Swamp, the map documents a landscape transitioning toward a modern infrastructure while still tethered to its navigable estuaries and traditional landings.