Old Maps of Pleasant Heights, Maryland for Academic Research

1. 1893 Map of Frederick

   

   1893 Frederick

   1893 Print · USGS

   Maryland's Piedmont region at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the Potomac River and the rise of rail transit. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local hubs like Poolesville and Buckeystown.

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4. 1894 Map of Frederick

   

   1894 Frederick

   1894 Print · USGS

   Maryland's Piedmont region in the late nineteenth century was a complex network of river crossings and railway junctions. Researchers can trace the path of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. past Sugar Loaf Mtn. and locate historic river sites like Nolands Ferry.

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7. 1908 Map of Ijamsville, 1921 Print

   

   1908 Ijamsville

   1921 Print · USGS

   Frederick and its surrounding valley are captured here just after the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by historic turnpikes and the winding Monocacy River. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct schoolhouses, early turnpike toll gates like Fountain Rock T.G., and family landmarks near Sugarloaf Mtn.

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10. 1909 Map of Ijamsville

    

    1909 Ijamsville

    1909 Print · USGS

    Frederick County and parts of Montgomery County are documented here during an era of significant rail and turnpike expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate early post offices and stations such as Araby P O, Ijamsville, and the Almshouse near Frederick.

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13. 1942 Map of Frederick

    

    1942 Frederick

    1942 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Maryland's central corridor is centered on Frederick as it appeared before the modern interstate system. Researchers can trace the routes of the B & O Canal, locate the Montevue Almshouse, and see the intersection of the Northern Central RR with early turnpikes.

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16. 1944 Map of Walkersville

    

    1944 Walkersville

    1944 Print · USGS

    Frederick County at the height of the Second World War shows a rural landscape of limestone quarries, rail corridors, and small crossroads hamlets. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Walkersville, Libertytown, and New Market, or locate industrial sites like the Lime Kiln and Old Quarry.

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19. 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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22. 1953 Map of Walkersville

    

    1953 Walkersville

    1953 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Frederick County comes to life in this survey of the agrarian lands around the Monocacy River and the growing town of Walkersville. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Glade Cem, Silver Hill Ch, and old crossroads like McKaig or Daysville.

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25. 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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28. 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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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. 1984 Map of Frederick, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Frederick

    1985 Print · USGS

    Maryland's Piedmont and the Potomac River valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet historic rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate the boundaries of Antietam National Battlefield and Fort Detrick.

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40. 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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43. 2023 Map of Walkersville, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Walkersville

    2023 Print · USGS

    Frederick County's northern corridor appears here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the evolution of historic farm towns into modern residential communities. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Glade Cem, Trinity Cem, and the historic Israel's Creek Meeting House Cem.

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