1966 Map of Port Tobacco

About this map

The historic riverside community of Port Tobacco serves as the focal point for this mid-century look at Charles County, where the landscape transitions from the tidewaters of the Potomac River to the inland agricultural and wooded tracts of the Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area. The map reveals a high concentration of institutional landmarks, including St Marys Star of the Sea Ch and St Johns Chapel, reflecting the deep-rooted parish history of Southern Maryland. The transport network is dominated by the U S Government Railroad, which cuts across the terrain with sidings at Bennsville and Pomfret. Significant manor houses and estates such as Habre de Venture and Rose Hill underscore the region's colonial heritage, while newer developments like Port Tobacco Riviera and the Maryland Airport indicate the shifting land use toward the late 20th century.