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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Essex, Maryland

Explore 15 historic maps of Essex from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Essex's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Essex's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Essex, MD maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Gunpowder
    1901 Map of Gunpowder
    1901 Gunpowder
    1901 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baltimore and Harford Counties are captured here at the turn of the century as the Chesapeake shoreline met a growing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landings near Abingdon, Joppa, and the Battle Monument.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Tolchester
    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.
  7. 1908 Map of Tolchester
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Gunpowder
    1941 Map of Gunpowder
    1941 Gunpowder
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake tidewater and the Gunpowder River valley are caught in their pre-war rural state in this early 1940s survey. Researchers can trace the paths of the P.R.R. System and locate historic sites like Harford Furnace and Osbornes Ruins.
  13. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Gunpowder, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Gunpowder, 1955 Print
    1949 Gunpowder
    1955 Print · USGS
    The upper Chesapeake Bay shorelines of Baltimore and Harford counties are seen here in the late 1940s, marked by heavy rail and growing military installations. Researchers can find coastal landmarks like Stansbury Manor, the historic McComas Institute, and the sprawling Army Chemical Center.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Middle River
    1951 Map of Middle River
    1951 Middle River
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baltimore County comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by military aviation and suburban growth. Trace the history of Middle River and Essex through landmarks like the Essex Seaplane Base, Diffendalls Airfield, and the North Point Battlefield Monument.
  22. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    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.
  25. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    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.
  28. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1961 Map of Baltimore
    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.
  34. 1969 Map of Middle River, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Middle River, 1971 Print
    1969 Middle River
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baltimore County is captured in a moment of rapid postwar growth, centered on the aviation and rail hubs of the Middle River area. Researchers can trace the layout of early suburbs like Victory Villa and Essex or locate landmarks such as the Battle Monument and Martin Airport.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1984 Map of Baltimore
    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.
  40. 1989 Map of Baltimore
    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.
  43. 1998 Map of Middle River, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Middle River, 2000 Print
    1998 Middle River
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Middle River shoreline and Baltimore's eastern suburbs are captured here in the late 1990s, showcasing a landscape defined by aviation and coastal development. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through Aero Acres or locate landmarks like the Battle Monument and Martin State Airport.
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