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1906 Map of St. Marys

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of St. Marys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Chesapeake Bay dominates this early twentieth-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by deep tidal inlets and the maritime economies of the Maryland Eastern Shore and the Western Shore peninsula. The map documents the intricate coastline between the Patuxent River and the Potomac River, where small landings and crossroads like St. Marys City and Solomons served as vital hubs. On the Eastern Shore, the geography is a complex network of marshes and island communities, including Taylors Island and the isolated stretches of South Marsh.

Navigation and coastal life are centered around prominent landmarks such as Point Lookout and Cove Point. The presence of St. Nicholas church and Fort Point alongside established landings like Pearson and Hermanville illustrates the long-standing settlement patterns of St. Marys and Calvert counties. The map also captures the maritime infrastructure of the era, noting a Ferry crossing and the numerous creeks like St. Leonard Creek that provided access to the interior.