1894 Map of Wicomico
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1894 Map of Wicomico

USGS Topo · Published 1894

About this map

Wicomico River maritime commerce and agricultural transport define this late-nineteenth-century landscape at the confluence with the Potomac River. The riverbanks are lined with essential transportation hubs like Plowdens Wharf and Wilkerson Wharf, which served as vital links for shipping local goods before the dominance of modern road networks. Inland, the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad passes through Cox Station, while the Washington City and Point Lookout Railroad serves eastern communities like Charlotte Hall. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainage systems such as Zekiah Swamp and Gilbert Run, creating a complex network of necks and points including Lower Cedar Pt. and Swan Pt. that historically dictated travel and settlement patterns. Notable river crossings such as Ludlow Ferry highlight the continued importance of water-based transit between the Maryland and Virginia shores.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1894
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 20 inches

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