1900s (20th Century) Maps of Champion Forest, Maryland

1. 1907 Map of Laurel

   

   1907 Laurel

   1907 Print · USGS

   Maryland's transit corridor between Washington and Baltimore comes alive in the early 1900s as railroads and old turnpikes cross the Patuxent valley. Trace historical landmarks from the House of Reformation to old crossings like Old Forge Bridge and Brock Bridge.

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4. 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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7. 1926 Map of Laurel

   

   1926 Laurel

   1926 Print · USGS

   The corridor between Baltimore and Washington is captured here in the mid-twenties, showcasing a landscape of river-powered industry and early rail networks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hicks Mill, the Willis School, and the Montgomery Chapel Cem.

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10. 1942 Map of Laurel

    

    1942 Laurel

    1942 Print · USGS

    Maryland's corridor between Baltimore and Washington is seen here in the early 1940s as a land of rural schoolhouses and riverside mills. Researchers can trace family sites near Muirkirk, find the original Christian Brothers College, or locate historic river crossings like Brock Bridge and Duvall Bridge.

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13. 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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16. 1949 Map of Laurel, 1954 Print

    

    1949 Laurel

    1954 Print · USGS

    Maryland's corridor between Baltimore and Washington was a hub of federal research and military activity during the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort George G Meade Military Reservation and historic sites like Savage Station or the Maryland State Teachers College.

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19. 1950 Map of Savage

    

    1950 Savage

    1950 Print · USGS

    Howard County and parts of Anne Arundel County are shown here at mid-century, just as suburban expansion began to reshape these rural settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and institutions like St Marys College, Westley Grove, and the Maryland House of Correction.

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22. 1954 Map of Baltimore

    

    1954 Baltimore

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.

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25. 1956 Map of Baltimore

    

    1956 Baltimore

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.

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28. 1957 Map of Savage, 1960 Print

    

    1957 Savage

    1960 Print · USGS

    Howard County and Anne Arundel County appear in the late fifties as a landscape of crossroads hamlets and significant institutional sites. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Maryland House of Correction, the Laurel Harness Racing Track, and family landmarks like St Johns Cem.

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31. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print

    

    1957 Baltimore

    1964 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.

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34. 1961 Map of Baltimore

    

    1961 Baltimore

    1961 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured at a mid-century peak of industrial and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Western Maryland Ry or locate regional landmarks such as Camp Detrick and Kent Island.

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37. 1981 Map of Savage, 1986 Print

    

    1981 Savage

    1986 Print · USGS

    During the early 1980s, Howard County saw the rapid expansion of planned communities and transit corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Columbia and locate the historic footprints of Savage, Jessup, and the Baltimore Washington Parkway.

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40. 1984 Map of Baltimore

    

    1984 Baltimore

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Baltimore and Annapolis corridor in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of rapid suburban growth and deep-seated maritime history. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of the U S Naval Academy, Fort George G Meade, and Goddard Space Flight Ctr.

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43. 1989 Map of Baltimore

    

    1989 Baltimore

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Mid-Atlantic corridor in the late eighties is captured here, from the Baltimore harbor to the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Aberdeen Proving Ground, the historic grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park, and the winding Susquehanna River.

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