1968 Map of Piney Point

About this map

Piney Point and the surrounding Chesapeake tidewater landscape are defined by the wide expanse of the Potomac River and the intricate network of creeks like St George Creek and Herring Creek. During the late 1960s, this area of St. Mary's County maintained its rural and maritime character, with small settlements like Great Mills and Valley Lee serving as local hubs. The presence of the U S Coast Guard Station and the Piney Point Airport at the tip of the peninsula highlights the strategic importance of this coastal point, while industrial activity is noted by numerous Gravel Pits and a Strip Mine further inland. Social life is centered around local institutions such as Holy Face Ch, St Lukes Ch, and schools like Little Flower Sch. Along the shoreline, recreational spots and beaches such as McKay Beach and Piney Point Beach dot the coast near the St George Island Bridge.