1901 Map of Piney Point

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Potomac River dominates the center of this early century survey, marking the primary boundary between St. Marys County, Maryland, and Westmoreland County, Virginia. Along the Maryland shore, the landscape is defined by large peninsulas like Newtown Neck and established districts such as Leonardtown No. 3 and Valley Lee. The Virginia side reveals a deeply indented coastline where the Lower Machodoc River and Yeocomico River create a complex network of points and coves. Inland, small agricultural hubs like Hague, Nomini Grove, and Kinsale serve as anchors for the local community. The presence of Mount Holly (Nomini Ferry) highlights the critical role of water-based transport before the era of modern bridges, while features like Clifton Mills point to the local water-powered industry that supported these riverside settlements.