1953 Map of Piney Point

About this map

The Potomac River dominates the western shoreline of this mid-century survey, which details the peninsula between the river and St Marys River. The area is defined by its maritime infrastructure, featuring the Piney Point Lighthouse and the Ragged Point Lighthouse offshore. Inland, the settlement patterns of Valley Lee and Chingville are established alongside numerous creek systems like Herring Creek and Blake Creek. Local community life is anchored by landmarks such as St Georges Ch and the Tall Timbers PO. The map also captures significant military and aviation footprints of the era, including a Naval Reservation at Piney Point and an Emergency Landing Field near the coast. This coastal geography shows a landscape of named points and coves, from McKay Cove to Piney Point Beach, reflecting a region deeply tied to its waterways and the defense of the Chesapeake approaches.