1951 Map of Port Tobacco

About this map

Port Tobacco sits at the southern edge of this Charles County landscape, where the tides of Port Tobacco Creek meet a network of colonial-era estates and religious landmarks. The map highlights the historic Haber de Venture farm and nearby Thomas Stone Cem, preserving the legacy of one of Maryland's signers of the Declaration of Independence. To the north, the terrain is defined by the sweeping course of Mattawoman Creek and the extensive Myrtle Grove Game Farm. The mid-century infrastructure of the area is represented by the Government Railroad and its various sidings like Pomfret Siding, which serviced military interests near Indian Head Highway. From the quiet grounds of Mt Carmel Monastery to the active runways of Maryland Airport, this survey captures a region balancing its deep tobacco-port roots with burgeoning federal and civil aviation development.