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1940s Maps of Howard County, Maryland

Explore 15 historic maps of Howard County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Howard County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Howard County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Howard County, MD maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Laurel
    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.
  4. 1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Laurel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's interior between Baltimore and Washington shows a landscape of federal research and military activity during the war years. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Greenbelt, the historic Laurel Race Track, and the specialized facilities of the Beltsville Research Center.
  7. 1944 Map of Sykesville
    1944 Map of Sykesville
    1944 Sykesville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Carroll and Howard counties are captured here just as the rural estate and railroad economies were evolving. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Doughoregan Manor, local burials at Mountain View Cemetery, or old rail stops at Gaither and Henryton.
  10. 1944 Map of Ellicott City
    1944 Map of Ellicott City
    1944 Ellicott City
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Patapsco Valley comes alive in this wartime survey, showing the industrial river corridor and developing uplands between Howard and Baltimore counties. Researchers can trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail lines past Woodstock College, Alberton, and the busy streets of Ellicott City.
  13. 1944 Map of Clarksville
    1944 Map of Clarksville
    1944 Clarksville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Howard County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1940s, showing the early crossroads and river crossings of the Maryland interior. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Atholton Church, the Dayton School, and several rural cemeteries near Clarksville.
  16. 1944 Map of Relay
    1944 Map of Relay
    1944 Relay
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Patapsco River valley and the rail hubs south of Baltimore are captured here during the mid-forties. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Gaines Church, early industrial markers including the Distilleries near Relay, and named neighborhoods like English Consul.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Rockville, 1955 Print
    1944 Map of Rockville, 1955 Print
    1944 Rockville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Montgomery County is captured here in the mid-1940s as rural agriculture begins to meet suburban growth along the Baltimore and Ohio RR. Genealogists can locate family names at Beall Cem or trace rural settlements like Quince Orchard and Sunshine.
  22. 1944 Map of Damascus, 1962 Print
    1944 Map of Damascus, 1962 Print
    1944 Damascus
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Montgomery County and its neighbors retain their rural character in this detailed survey of the Piedmont. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early road network connecting Damascus to outlying hamlets like Claggettsville, Kemptown, and Etchison.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1945 Map of Beltsville
    1945 Map of Beltsville
    1945 Beltsville
    1945 Print · USGS
    The northern Maryland suburbs show a mix of institutional grounds and rail-side settlements in the mid-forties. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Greenbelt, locate the Briarley Military Academy, and follow the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through Ammendale and Muirkirk.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1945 Map of Mount Airy, 1955 Print
    1945 Map of Mount Airy, 1955 Print
    1945 Mount Airy
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century central Maryland is captured here as a landscape of rural villages and crossroads just before post-war expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Mount Airy, Libertytown, and Damascus, or follow the Baltimore and Ohio rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1945 Map of Sandy Spring, 1959 Print
    1945 Map of Sandy Spring, 1959 Print
    1945 Sandy Spring
    1959 Print · USGS
    Maryland's rolling hills north of Washington D.C. are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape of small crossroads and new reservoirs. Trace the development of communities like Olney, Sandy Spring, and Brookeville near the sprawling Triadelphia Reservoir.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1945 Map of Woodbine, 1963 Print
    1945 Map of Woodbine, 1963 Print
    1945 Woodbine
    1963 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Howard County is documented here during the final years of the second World War, showing a landscape defined by small mills and crossroads. Researchers can trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail corridor and find local landmarks like Mt Gregory Sch, Carrs Mill, and Poplar Springs.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Relay, 1954 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1949 Map of Laurel, 1954 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
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