1901 Map of Piney Point

About this map

ST. Clement Bay and the wide expanse of the Potomac River dominate this turn-of-the-century coastal landscape, marking the maritime boundary between Southern Maryland and the Northern Neck of Virginia. The map reveals a world of river-oriented economies where the water served as the primary thoroughfare, evidenced by the strategic placement of Mount Holly at the crossing of Nomini Creek. Local commerce is anchored by sites like Clifton Mills near Chingville, while the Virginia shore is dotted with interior settlements such as Machodoc and Hague.