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1968 Map of St. George Island

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of St. George Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

St George Island and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay inlets are depicted here at the intersection of Maryland and Virginia maritime history. This hydrographic and topographic study illustrates the intricate shoreline where the Potomac River meets the St Marys River, revealing a landscape defined by expansive necks of land like St Inigoes Neck and Cherry Point Neck. The map provides significant detail for those tracing coastal livelihoods, showing small settlements like Wynne and Lewisetta alongside commercial and recreational landmarks such as Clayton Marina and Camp Merryelande.

A distinct boundary line separates St Marys Co in Maryland from Northumberland Co in Virginia, cutting through the water of the Potomac. The inclusion of bathymetric soundings alongside terrestrial features highlights the dual importance of land and water in this region, from the narrow reach of Island Creek to the broader waters of Calvert Bay and Smith Creek. Local genealogy is anchored by a Cem near the island and named family points like Lawson Pt and Gray Pt.