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2019 Map of Point Lookout

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Point Lookout
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Point Lookout marks the southernmost tip of the peninsula where the Potomac River meets the Chesapeake Bay. This maritime landscape is defined by its deep inlets and tidal prongs, including Saint Jerome Creek and Cornfield Harbor. The settlement patterns here follow the high ground along Point Lookout Rd, connecting the communities of Ridge, Airedele, and Scotland. In the northern section, the Saint Michael Parish Cem stands as a local genealogical landmark near the headwaters of the Northern Prong Saint Jerome Creek.

The shoreline reveals a mix of tidal flats and named necks of land, such as Fresh Pond Neck and Long Neck, while the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail winds along the eastern coast toward Scotland Beach. Distinctive features like Walles Bluff and the inland waters of Hollis Lake and Hall Pond emphasize the peninsula's coastal character. The map documents the intricate network of local roads, such as Cornfield Harbor Rd and Hays Beach Rd, that provide access to this isolated coastal region.