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1943 Map of Rock Point

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Rock Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Wicomico River carves a deep path through the Southern Maryland landscape, separating Charles and St. Marys Counties during this mid-century period. The western shore is dominated by the established waterfront community of Rock Point, where Neale Sound and Cobb Island form a distinct maritime corridor leading to the Potomac River. Inland on the eastern shore, the topography is shaped by a dense network of tidal runs and creeks, including Chaptico Run and Tomakokin Creek, which give rise to agricultural and religious hubs like Chaptico and Avenue.

Local life revolves around small parishes and rural education centers, including Sacred Heart Ch and the Fenwick Sch. This era captures the transition from traditional river-bound commerce toward recreational growth, evidenced by the development of Longview Beach and Woodberry Beach. The interior landscape remains largely defined by its drainage patterns, with Church Swamp and Whites Neck Creek illustrating the tidal wetlands that have long dictated the placement of roads and farmsteads.