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1944 Map of Solomons Island

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Solomons Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay define the landscape of this 1944 survey, centered on the strategic maritime geography of Solomons Island. At the height of wartime activity, a large Naval Reservation dominates the southern shore, while a network of established waterfront communities like Johnstown, Olivet, and Dowell cluster around the sheltered waters of Back Creek and Mill Creek. The map documents a blend of military infrastructure and traditional tidewater life, where family-named landmarks and local hubs like the Cherry Hill School and Ebenezer Church stand alongside significant naval installations.

Deeply indented shorelines reveal numerous coves such as Hellen Creek and Coster Cove, reflecting the area's long history as a maritime refuge. Inland, the map traces early transportation routes including the Brandywine and Cedar Point Road, which connects rural settlements like Jarboesville and Pearson Po. This specific edition captures the region's character just before post-war suburban development, preserving the locations of vanished landmarks and the original layout of communities at the mouth of the Patuxent.