1914 Map of Wicomico

About this map

The Wicomico River carves a deep inlet through Charles and St. Marys counties, creating a complex shoreline of points and bays in the years before the First World War. This landscape is defined by its maritime connections to the Potomac River, where steamships and sailing vessels relied on landings such as Wilkerson Wharf and Lancaster Wharf for regional trade. Inland, the topography is dominated by the sprawling Zekiah Swamp and Gilbert Swamp, which dictated the placement of early roads and small settlements like Dentsville and Newport.