The Aquasco CDP contains the Chalk Point Generating Station and surrounds the tiny incorporated town of Eagle Harbor.

Located between Swanson's Creek and the Patuxent River, the community developed as an agricultural center for the production of tobacco.

By mid-century, the village had a grist mill, several small stores, a tavern, blacksmith, school, post office, and Methodist and Episcopal churches.

[8] Because of the number of plantations, the slave population was relatively high in this section of Prince George's County.

[8] The following is a list of historic sites in Aquasco identified by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission:[8][9] Prince George's County Police Department District 5 Station in Clinton CDP serves the community.