1906 Map of Patuxent

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The Patuxent River bisects this landscape, serving as a primary corridor for commerce and travel between Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Calvert Counties. The river's significance is highlighted by numerous landing sites and crossings like Magruder Ferry and Leitch Wharf, which provided vital connections for local agriculture before modern bridges dominated the region. To the west, the expansion of the capital is evident in the cluster of settlements including Hyattsville, Bladensburg, and the early grounds of the Maryland Agrl. College.