1956 Map of Port Tobacco

About this map

The Port Tobacco area of Charles County is defined by a dense network of tidal creeks and historically significant estates as it appeared in the mid-1950s. The landscape is anchored by the Thomas Stone Nat Hist Site and the historic Haber de Venture estate, reflecting the region's deep colonial and post-revolutionary roots. To the north, the Government Railroad cuts through the terrain, serving military and logistical needs with sidings like Pomfret Siding and Rassmussens Siding. Small rural hubs such as Pomonkey, Pomfret, and Bennsville are depicted with their local institutions, including the Pomonkey Sch and St Joseph Ch. Along the western edge, the terrain slopes toward the Potomac River at Chapman Landing, while the central portion is dominated by the sprawling Myrtle Grove Game Farm. The map also highlights the transition toward modern infrastructure with the Maryland Airport and the Indian Head Highway.