1902 Map of Wicomico

About this map

Wicomico River and its intricate network of tidal creeks dominate this Southern Maryland landscape at the beginning of the twentieth century. The map illustrates a region heavily reliant on waterborne commerce and rail transit, with established wharves like Lancaster Wharf and Plowdens Wharf serving as vital shipping points along the riverbanks. The Pope Creek R. R. and the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore R. R. provide the primary overland connections, carving through the inland terrain near settlements like Charlotte Hall and Newmarket. Inland, the expansive Zekiah Swamp and Gilbert Swamp feed into the river, shaping the distribution of farmsteads and small crossroads such as Allen Fresh and Dentsville. Along the Potomac River shore, the presence of the Ludlow Ferry and various points like Lower Cedar Pt. highlight the historical importance of the ferry system in connecting Charles County to the Virginia shore.