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1800s (19th Century) Maps of Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Explore 14 historic maps of Anne Arundel County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Anne Arundel County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Anne Arundel County's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.

Anne Arundel County, MD maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Laurel
    1892 Map of Laurel
    1892 Laurel
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Maryland at the end of the nineteenth century centers on the busy corridor between Baltimore and Washington. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side industrial sites like Muirkirk, family-named crossings at Snell Bridge, and numerous Iron Ore deposits.
  4. 1892 Map of Prince Frederick
    1892 Map of Prince Frederick
    1892 Prince Frederick
    1892 Print · USGS
    Calvert County at the end of the Victorian era is captured here as a landscape of tobacco landings and emerging rail. Researchers can trace the Drum Point Railroad Proposed or locate old water-access points like Magruder Ferry and Leitches Wharf.
  7. 1892 Map of Owensville
    1892 Map of Owensville
    1892 Owensville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Coastal Anne Arundel County comes alive in the 1890s, showing a world of tidewater landings and proposed rail lines. Trace old property locations near Obligation (Butler Tav.) or the early waterfront hubs of West River (Galesville) and Tracy Landing.
  10. 1892 Map of Annapolis
    1892 Map of Annapolis
    1892 Annapolis
    1892 Print · USGS
    Maryland's capital and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay shores appear here during the late Victorian era, before modern bridges linked the coastlines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail lines in Annapolis or explore eastern shore landings like Claiborne and Kent Island.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1893 Map of Sharps Island
    1893 Map of Sharps Island
    1893 Sharps Island
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Maryland is seen here in the 1890s, when Sharps Island and its lighthouse still commanded the mouth of the Choptank. Researchers can trace historic shorelines and early settlements like Tilghman and Neavitt before significant coastal erosion changed the bay.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1893 Map of North Point
    1893 Map of North Point
    1893 North Point
    1893 Print · USGS
    Maryland's maritime heart is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing the industrial rise of Steelton and the rural reaches of Anne Arundel. Researchers can trace old landings and light stations like Wilson Wharf, Sandy Pt. Light, and the settlement at Jacob Store.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1894 Map of Laurel
    1894 Map of Laurel
    1894 Laurel
    1894 Print · USGS
    Maryland's central corridor in the 1890s reveals a landscape of growing rail towns and early industrial activity between major cities. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads and rail stops from Savage Sta. and Annapolis Junc. to the iron deposits near Muirkirk.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1894 Map of Relay
    1894 Map of Relay
    1894 Relay
    1894 Print · USGS
    Anne Arundel and Howard counties are shown in the late nineteenth century as the regional rail network reached its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Glen Burnie, identify old landings like Whitneys Ld., and locate the St. Helena church.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1895 Map of Prince Frederick
    1895 Map of Prince Frederick
    1895 Prince Frederick
    1895 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tobacco country and river-bound peninsulas are captured in the late nineteenth century before modern bridges spanned the waters. You can trace the path of the Drum Point Proposed R. R. or locate historic river landings like Magruder Ferry and Leitches Wharf.
  28. 1895 Map of Owensville
    1895 Map of Owensville
    1895 Owensville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Coastal Anne Arundel County comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, from the winding Patuxent River to the shores of Herring Bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace the route of the Proposed Drum Point Railroad and find long-standing settlements like Obligation (Butler Tav.) and West River (Galesville).
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1897 Map of Laurel
    1897 Map of Laurel
    1897 Laurel
    1897 Print · USGS
    Maryland's central corridor comes to life in the 1890s, capturing the rail-and-river economy where Howard and Prince George's counties meet. Researchers can trace historic stops along the Baltimore and Ohio RR, locate local Iron Ore pits, and find old community hubs like Savage Sta. and Oakland Mills.
  34. 1898 Map of Choptank
    1898 Map of Choptank
    1898 Choptank
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Maryland Eastern Shore and its intricate Chesapeake coastline are documented here in the late 1890s. Genealogists can trace family roots in Annapolis or Easton, while maritime historians can locate historic landings such as Corners Wharf and Wye Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1898 Map of Tolchester
    1898 Map of Tolchester
    1898 Tolchester
    1898 Print · USGS
    The upper Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries are shown in the late 1890s, when steamships and railroads still dominated regional commerce. Trace the landings and rail stops that fueled the bay economy, from Buck Neck Landing to Stillpond Sta. and the historic Harford Furnace.
  40. 1899 Map of Patuxent
    1899 Map of Patuxent
    1899 Patuxent
    1899 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland in the late nineteenth century was a world of river wharves and emerging rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names across landings and settlements like Bladensburg, Upper Marlboro, and Piscataway Reform School before the landscape was modernised.
    3 unique versions available
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