Old Maps of Alpha, Maryland for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Alpha. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Alpha, MD maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Ellicott
    1892 Map of Ellicott
    1892 Ellicott
    1892 Print · USGS
    Maryland's rolling Piedmont is mapped here at the end of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by industrial granite quarries and emerging rail corridors. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of named settlements such as Owings Mills and Randallstown, or locate historic sites like St. Charles College and Shock Mill.

  2. 1894 Map of Ellicott
    1894 Map of Ellicott
    1894 Ellicott
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Maryland interior at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the Patapsco River and a growing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Reisterstown, landmarks like St. Charles College, and industry at the Quarries near Granite.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1906 Map of Ellicott
    1906 Map of Ellicott
    1906 Ellicott
    1906 Print · USGS
    Central Maryland at the turn of the century shows a landscape of institutional growth and heavy rail development. Trace family roots and local history through Reisterstown, the grounds of St Charles College, and Owings Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1908 Map of Patapsco
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1953 Map of Sykesville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Sykesville, 1954 Print
    1953 Sykesville
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the Patapsco River valley served as a busy corridor for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Henryton State Hospital. Researchers can trace old homesteads and landmarks like Doughoregan Manor and Mountain View Cemetery along the National Pike.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 1981 Map of Sykesville, 1986 Print
    1981 Map of Sykesville, 1986 Print
    1981 Sykesville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Maryland's changing rural landscape is captured in the early eighties as agricultural fields and suburban expansion meet. Researchers can trace land use and property boundaries around Sykesville and the forks of the Little Patuxent River.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 2023 Map of Sykesville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sykesville, 2023 Print
    2023 Sykesville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Piedmont region comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the Sykesville and Ellicott City area. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and burial sites like Springfield Cem and Mountain View Cem alongside the historic Old Frederick Rd.

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