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1942 Map of Point Lookout

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Point Lookout
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Point Lookout marks the southern tip of the St. Mary's peninsula where the Potomac River meets the Chesapeake Bay. This 1942 survey shows a coastal landscape dominated by deep inlets and marshy necks, including Fresh Pond Neck and Deep Creek Neck. The small community of Ridge serves as the inland hub, home to St Michael Cem and Ridge Chapel, while the settlement of Scotland sits further south toward the bay.

The landscape is transitioning from maritime agricultural land to strategic and recreational use, featuring the U S Coast Guard Reservation and its prominent Lighthouse at the very point. Evidence of mid-century coastal life is found in sites like Camp Brown and the established Point Lookout State Park, which incorporates Lake Conoy and Treasure Island. Detailed bathymetry reveals the underwater topography of Cornfield Harbor, essential for navigating this confluence of major waterways.