Chesapeake Bay dominates this coastal perspective where the Potomac River meets the bay's open waters. The land area is concentrated at the southern tip of the peninsula, centered on the geographic landmark of Smith Point. This maritime landscape is defined by its transition from land to sea, featuring Bamboo Island and the secluded waters of Rock Hole. Low-lying and exposed, the terrain is navigated via local routes such as Smith Point Rd and Tranquillity Rd, which serve the small cluster of coastal development. The map provides a clear look at the shoreline configuration in the early 21st century, illustrating the relationship between the river mouth and the expansive bay environment.
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1894 · Point Lookout
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · St. Marys
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1903 · Bloodsworth Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · St. Marys
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1912 · Point Lookout
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Heathsville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1917 · Ewell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Point Lookout
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Kedges Straits
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1942 · Ewell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000