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1906 Map of Patuxent

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

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Annapolis and the surrounding Chesapeake tidewater regions are captured here in high detail just after the turn of the century. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both ancient waterways and the expanding rail networks of the early 1900s, featuring the Baltimore and Potomac R.R. and the Chesapeake Beach R.R. branching through the countryside. Near the District of Columbia border, the Maryland Agril. College and Riggs Mills appear alongside established communities like Hyattsville and Bladensburg.

Along the Patuxent River, a reliance on riverborne commerce is evident through numerous specialized labels such as Ferry Landing, White Landing, and Milltown Landing. These points, along with Leitch Wharf and Hollins Cliff, represent critical infrastructure for a tobacco-growing region still dependent on water access for transport. The topography transitions from the low-lying Zekiah Swamp and Mattawoman Creek to the prominent heights of Marriott Hill, providing a comprehensive view of the diverse Prince George's and Anne Arundel County terrain.