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1968 Map of St. George Island

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of St. George Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

St George Island sits at the confluence of the Potomac River and the St Marys River, serving as a critical maritime landmark where Maryland meets Virginia. This late 1960s survey captures the intricate shoreline of St Inigoes Neck and Jutland Neck, where the local economy and lifestyle revolve around protected harbors like Smith Creek and Jutland Creek. Along the coastal reach of St George Island Beach, Camp Merryelande and several Light stations indicate a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and navigational necessity.

Further south across the wide Potomac, the Virginia shoreline at Cherry Point Neck reveals a more secluded character. The settlement of Lewisetta and the marshy reaches of Judith Sound near Hog I highlight the isolated nature of the Northern Neck at this time. From the Landing Strip near Wynne to the small Cem and Gravel Pit inland, the map documents a traditional Chesapeake way of life before significant modern development.