Old Maps of Annapolis, Maryland for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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).

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1903 Map of Tolchester

    

    1903 Tolchester

    1903 Print · USGS

    The upper Chesapeake Bay at the turn of the century shows a bustling maritime landscape where steamship wharves and major rail lines met. Researchers can trace defunct stops like Baldwin Sta. and Clayton Sta. or locate historic landings such as Rockhall Landing and Quaker Wharf.

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28. 1904 Map of North Point

    

    1904 North Point

    1904 Print · USGS

    Chesapeake Bay maritime life at the turn of the century is captured here, from industrial waterfronts to rural landings. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and ferry points like Love Point Landing, Sparrow Point, and Skidmore.

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31. 1904 Map of Annapolis

    

    1904 Annapolis

    1904 Print · USGS

    Maryland's capital and the Eastern Shore are captured in detail just after the turn of the century. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace property near Annapolis, the grounds of the U. S. Naval Academy, and remote settlements like Stevensville on Kent Island.

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34. 1905 Map of Owensville

    

    1905 Owensville

    1905 Print · USGS

    Coastal Maryland in the early twentieth century was a landscape of tide-water wharves and rural post offices. Genealogists can trace family connections through sites like Owensville West River PO, Hartges Wharf, and Mitchellville PO.

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37. 1906 Map of Patuxent

    

    1906 Patuxent

    1906 Print · USGS

    The Tidewater region of Maryland and the outskirts of the District of Columbia are shown here at the turn of the century. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Maryland Agril. College, find riverfront infrastructure at Milltown Landing, and follow long-established routes like the Marlboro Turnpike.

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40. 1907 Map of Relay

    

    1907 Relay

    1907 Print · USGS

    Anne Arundel County and the Patapsco waterfront are shown here in the early nineteen-hundreds, as industry and maritime trade reshaped the Maryland coast. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Relay and Elkridge, or locate landmarks such as Fort Carroll and St. Stephens Church.

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43. 1908 Map of Patapsco

    

    1908 Patapsco

    1908 Print · USGS

    Maryland's central corridor at the opening of the twentieth century reveals a dense network of harbor defenses and rail-line economies. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Baltimore alongside local landmarks like Ashland Furnace, St Charles College, and Fort McHenry.

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46. 1908 Map of Tolchester

    

    1908 Tolchester

    1908 Print · USGS

    Chesapeake Bay life at the turn of the century centered on a complex network of tidewater landings and strategic railroad lines. Researchers can trace historic family settlements and maritime landmarks like Fort Howard, Harford Furnace, and the Sevenfoot Knoll LH.

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49. 1908 Map of Choptank

    

    1908 Choptank

    1908 Print · USGS

    Maryland's Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing a world of steamships and rail. Genealogists can trace family names at St Michaels, Oxford, and waterfront landings like Claiborne or Arundel on the Bay.

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52. 1943 Map of North Point

    

    1943 North Point

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Chesapeake Bay's maritime approaches are captured here during the 1940s, highlighting the industrial strength of Sparrows Point and the coastal defenses at Fort Howard. Researchers can trace the rail connections at Love Point Landing or explore the mid-century waterfronts of Gibson Island and Bay Shore.

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55. 1944 Map of Annapolis

    

    1944 Annapolis

    1944 Print · USGS

    Coastal Maryland at the height of the war years reveals a landscape defined by naval expansion and developing bayside communities. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Highland Beach, the U S Naval Academy, and the historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse.

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58. 1944 Map of Gibson Island

    

    1944 Gibson Island

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Anne Arundel County coastline during the 1940s reveals a maritime landscape shaped by ferry travel and bay-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Margarets, explore the grounds of Manresa, or locate the Sandy Point Ferry Terminal.

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61. 1944 Map of South River

    

    1944 South River

    1944 Print · USGS

    Anne Arundel County waterfront communities were rapidly developing during the war years as suburban growth met the Chesapeake shoreline. Researchers can trace historic local sites like All Hallows Church, the Annapolis Waterworks, and the grounds of the old Almshouse.

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64. 1944 Map of Round Bay

    

    1944 Round Bay

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Anne Arundel County shows a landscape of burgeoning waterfront communities and historic estates along the Severn and Magothy Rivers. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and institutional sites like Crownsville State Hospital, Belvoir Manor, and the Baltimore and Annapolis RR.

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67. 1947 Map of Relay, 1954 Print

    

    1947 Relay

    1954 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Anne Arundel County is caught between its rail-and-river heritage and the rise of the jet age. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the Baltimore Friendship International Airport or locate family plots in Cedar Hill Cem and Arundel Cem.

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70. 1947 Map of North Point, 1955 Print

    

    1947 North Point

    1955 Print · USGS

    Coastal Maryland at the close of the 1940s reveals a sharp contrast between the industrial might of Sparrows Point and the quiet summer communities of the western shore. Trace maritime history through dredging records and landmarks like Fort Howard, Gibson Island, and Sevenfoot Knoll Light.

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73. 1948 Map of Baltimore

    

    1948 Baltimore

    1948 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

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