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2011 Map of Point Lookout

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Point Lookout
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The narrow peninsula of St. Mary's County tapers to its final point where the Potomac River meets the Chesapeake Bay. This maritime landscape is defined by its deep historical roots, notably the Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery and the iconic Point Lookout Lighthouse at the southernmost tip. Small coastal settlements such as Scotland Beach and Airedele are linked by winding roads like Cornfield Harbor Rd, reflecting a community deeply tied to the water.

Further inland, the map shows the transition from shoreline to rural life around Ridge and Scotland, each serviced by their own post offices. The intricate network of tidal inlets, including St Jerome Creek and Biscoe Creek, creates a series of necks and points such as Fresh Pond Neck and Split Point. These features illustrate the geographical isolation and strategic importance of this land's end, where Camp Brown and various marinas serve as modern anchors to the historic coastline.