2019 Map of Popes Creek

About this map

Zekiah Swamp dominates the central geography of this southern Charles County landscape, where the Zekiah Swamp Run winds south toward the Wicomico River. The 2019 survey documents a region defined by its colonial-era legacy and traditional Chesapeake maritime connections, anchored by settlements like Newport and Bel Alton. Along the western edge, US Highway 301 serves as a primary corridor through Faulkner and Newburg, while the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail traces a path for modern travelers through the historic terrain. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing community landmarks such as Saint Marys Catholic Church Cem near Herbert Run and family-named sites like Rogers Mill. The map also captures the intricate coastline of the lower Wicomico, identifying points such as Cooksey Point, Carpenter Point, and McReynolds Point alongside the marshy inlets of Foggy Bottoms.