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1943 Map of Rock Point

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Rock Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Wicomico River carves a deep path through Southern Maryland during the early 1940s, serving as the defining border between Charles and St. Marys Counties. This maritime landscape is characterized by a dense network of creeks and coves, including Chaptico Bay and Bushwood Cove, which dictate the placement of small, water-dependent settlements. At the southern tip, Rock Point and the adjacent Cobb Island stand as prominent landmarks where the river meets the Potomac River.

Inland, the era's social fabric is visible through several country churches and schools that served these farming and fishing communities. Notable locations like Chaptico, Bushwood, and Maddox are anchored by landmarks such as Christ Ch and Our Lady of the Wayside Ch. The detailed topography reveals the low-lying Church Swamp and the narrow Neale Sound, illustrating a way of life deeply tied to the rhythms of the Chesapeake's tidal tributaries before modern development reshaped the coastline.