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1901 Map of Prince Frederick

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Prince Frederick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1901
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1901

About this map

The Patuxent River serves as the dominant artery of Calvert County and its neighbors at the start of the 20th century, lined with vital transport points such as Magruder Ferry and Milltown Landing. This survey details an era where the water was the primary highway, shown through numerous landings like White Landing and Leitch Wharf that connected inland tobacco farms and small hamlets to the wider Chesapeake economy.

On the eastern shore, the Chesapeake Beach RR terminates at the developing seaside resort of Chesapeake Beach, marking a shift toward rail-based travel and tourism. Inland, the county seat of Prince Frederick sits as a central hub for agricultural districts like District No. 3 and District No. 2. The map preserves the locations of early crossroads and post offices, including Huntingtown, Cocktown, and Lower Marlboro, providing a clear picture of Maryland's Tidewater landscape before modern development.