2011 Map of Solomons Island

About this map

Solomons and the surrounding Chesapeake shoreline at the start of the 2010s reveal a landscape defined by maritime heritage and modern military presence. The southern tip of Calvert County is anchored by the historic Drum Point Lighthouse and the strategic narrows of the Patuxent River, spanned here by the Thomas Johnson Bridge. Inland, the map documents established communities like Dowell, Johnstown, and Olivet, alongside specialized infrastructure such as the Chesapeake Ranch Airport and the expansive Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Small coves and creeks including Hellen Creek, Mill Creek, and Saint Johns Creek carve into the peninsula, illustrating the dense interface between land and water. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Solomons Island Cemetery and Ebenezer Cemetery, providing valuable data for local genealogy. The map also highlights significant terrain features like the Cliffs of Calvert and the varied points along the shore, from Point Patience to Hog Point.