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1944 Map of Port Tobacco

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Port Tobacco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Mattawoman Creek and its tributary valleys define the terrain of central Charles County during the mid-1940s. The landscape is characterized by a network of small drainage runs like Old Womans Run and Jennie Run, which flow through a countryside dotted with established rural centers. The U S Government Railroad cuts a diagonal path across the northern reaches, serving as a significant military-industrial corridor through this largely agricultural area.

Local history is anchored by long-standing religious and civic landmarks, including the Mt Carmel Monastery and St Joseph Ch. At the southeastern edge, the historic Port Tobacco PO sits near the head of Port Tobacco Creek, marking a site of deep colonial importance. Smaller settlements like Pomfret, Ripley, and Mcconchie are linked by a developing road system, reflecting the community's layout before post-war suburbanization altered the region.