2016 Map of Point Lookout

About this map

Point Lookout marks the southern terminus of Maryland’s western shore, where the Potomac River meets the Chesapeake Bay. This 2016 survey shows the narrow peninsula's complex shoreline, defined by tidal inlets like Saint Jerome Creek and Potomac River Drive winding through the coastal landscape. The map preserves significant historical markers of the region's past, including the Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery and Saint Michael Cemetery near Ridge. Small settlements such as Scotland and Scotland Beach are interspersed with natural landmarks like Wailes Bluff and Treasure Island. The geography reveals a legacy of maritime dependence and isolated coastal life, from the reaches of Fresh Pond Neck to the sheltered waters of Cornfield Harbor, documenting the intersection of military history and bayfront residency at the mouth of the Potomac.