2016 Map of Piney Point

About this map

Piney Point and its adjacent beaches define the coastal landscape of St. Marys County where the Potomac River reaches its widest extent. The 2016 survey illustrates a complex shoreline of points, coves, and bars, from Herring Run Bar to the specialized landings at Tall Timbers and McKay Beach. Inland, the settlement pattern follows historic corridors like Point Lookout Rd, connecting small hubs such as Callaway and Valley Lee. The map provides significant genealogical value, documenting the locations of several burial grounds including Holy Face Cem, Saint Georges Episcopal Cem, and Saint Georges Roman Catholic Cem. The southern tip of the peninsula is characterized by the Saint George Island Bridge and the marshy edges of Piney Point Bar, while the western shore across the Maryland-Virginia boundary shows the development at Ragged Point Beach.