Old Maps of Harford County, Maryland

Explore 76 old maps of Harford County, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1893 Map of Gunpowder
    1893 Map of Gunpowder
    1893 Gunpowder
    1893 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tidewater and interior rail corridors are captured here in the late nineteenth century as industry and agriculture intersected. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Jerusalem Mills, the historic village of Joppa, and numerous stops along the Maryland Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1900 Map of Havre De Grace
    1900 Map of Havre De Grace
    1900 Havre De Grace
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from the canal era to the railroad age. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct transport routes like the Tidewater Canal alongside active hubs like Rising Sun and Port Deposit.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1900 Map of Betterton
    1900 Map of Betterton
    1900 Betterton
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Upper Chesapeake Bay at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving steamboat wharves and primary rail corridors. Local historians can trace early landings and forgotten infrastructure at Harris Wharf, Gales Whf., and the Fishing Battery L.H.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1900 Map of Parkton
    1900 Map of Parkton
    1900 Parkton
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland borderlands in the early 1900s were defined by the busy Northern Central RR and the many mills along Gunpowder Falls. Researchers can trace old family locales and crossroads like Philopolis, Mount Carmel Ch, and Gorsuchs Mills.

  6. 1901 Map of Belair
    1901 Map of Belair
    1901 Belair
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Harford County borderlands at the start of the twentieth century show a landscape defined by rail corridors and early mining. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements along the Maryland and Pennsylvania RR, such as Fawn Grove, McIntyre Minefield, and Delta.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1902 Map of Parkton
    1902 Map of Parkton
    1902 Parkton
    1902 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania borders were still defined by active rail and milling economies when this survey was completed. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Gorsuchs Mills, the Northern Central R.R. corridor, and the historic Maryland Line.
    7 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 1942 Map of Havre De Grace
    1942 Map of Havre De Grace
    1942 Havre De Grace
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna riverfront and Mason-Dixon borderlands are captured here in the early 1940s, just as modern infrastructure began to reshape the region. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Smith Chapel, Lees Mill, and the Brookview Cem near Rising Sun.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1942 Map of Bel Air
    1942 Map of Bel Air
    1942 Bel Air
    1942 Print · USGS
    Harford and York counties at the start of the 1940s show a landscape shaped by the Maryland and Pennsylvania R.R. and deep-cut creek valleys. Trace the local rail-and-mill economy through Clermont Mills, Whiteford, and the village of Delta near the state line.

  14. 1944 Map of Norrisville
    1944 Map of Norrisville
    1944 Norrisville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania borderlands meet along the Mason and Dixon Line during the mid-1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Ivory Mill, Ebaughs School, and the McKendree Church.

  15. 1944 Map of Phoenix
    1944 Map of Phoenix
    1944 Phoenix
    1944 Print · USGS
    Baltimore and Harford counties meet here during the mid-1940s, a landscape of historic manors and river-driven commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country parishes like Clynmalira Church and small rural hubs like Monkton and Jacksonville.

  16. 1944 Map of Hanesville
    1944 Map of Hanesville
    1944 Hanesville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Kent County appears in the mid-1940s as a landscape of rural crossroads and tidal creeks along the Chesapeake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land across Fairlee Neck or locate community landmarks like St Georges Ch and Melitota.

  17. 1944 Map of Perryman
    1944 Map of Perryman
    1944 Perryman
    1944 Print · USGS
    Harford County's coastal and military landscape is captured here during the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the intersection of family homesteads and military expansion near Perryman, the Harford Furnace School, and Spesutie Church.

  18. 1944 Map of Spesutie
    1944 Map of Spesutie
    1944 Spesutie
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Harford and Cecil Counties are seen here during the mid-forties, balanced between military expansion and traditional maritime life. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Aberdeen Proving Ground or locate family landmarks like Turkey Point LH and Woodcrest.

  19. 1945 Map of Bel Air
    1945 Map of Bel Air
    1945 Bel Air
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here at the end of the war, centered on the winding Maryland and Pennsylvania R. R. corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Whiteford, Delta, and Clermont Mills as they appeared in the mid-1940s.

  20. 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

  21. 1948 Map of Belair
    1948 Map of Belair
    1948 Belair
    1948 Print · USGS
    Harford County and southern York County appear at a mid-century crossroads as the post-war era begins. Researchers can trace the winding Maryland and Pennsylvania railroad, find several dozen country churches, and locate industrial relics like the Talc (Abandoned) mine.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1948 Map of Perryman
    1948 Map of Perryman
    1948 Perryman
    1948 Print · USGS
    Harford County is captured in the late 1940s as military expansion reshapes the Chesapeake shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Old Baltimore, the historic Spesutie Church, and the rural community of Perryman before modern suburban growth.
    5 unique versions available

  23. 1948 Map of Spesutie
    1948 Map of Spesutie
    1948 Spesutie
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Upper Chesapeake Bay comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the intersection of military testing grounds and quiet coastal necks. Trace the infrastructure of the Aberdeen Proving Ground or locate the lighthouse at Turkey Point and the small settlement of Grove.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1948 Map of Hanesville, 1985 Print
    1948 Map of Hanesville, 1985 Print
    1948 Hanesville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Kent County's eastern shore comes to life in the mid-century, showing a world of deep-water necks and agricultural landings. Genealogists can trace family roots through St James Church, the settlement at Hanesville, and historic sites like Buck Neck Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1949 Map of Perryman
    1949 Map of Perryman
    1949 Perryman
    1949 Print · USGS
    Harford County's coastal military and rail corridors are captured in detail just after the Second World War. Researchers can trace the layout of the Aberdeen Proving Ground, locate the historic Spesutie Church, and find the site of Old Baltimore along the Bush River.

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