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

Explore 34 historic maps of Bethesda 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 Bethesda's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Bethesda's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Bethesda, MD maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Washington
    1900 Print · USGS
    The capital region at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-borne commerce and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct transport links like the Shepherd Ferry and early suburbs like North Takoma and Jackson City.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1908 Map of Rockville
    1908 Map of Rockville
    1908 Rockville
    1908 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was a rural landscape of crossroads and rail towns in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Metropolitan Branch and early transit lines like the Georgetown and Rockville Electric Road through towns such as Rockville and Washington Grove.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1923 Map of Rockville
    1923 Map of Rockville
    1923 Rockville
    1923 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was a landscape of rail-linked towns and river valleys in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rockville or search for family-named landmarks like Mt Zion and the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 1945 Map of Kensington
    1945 Map of Kensington
    1945 Kensington
    1945 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was transitioning from rural farmlands to a hub of federal and residential development during the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Beall Cem and early landmarks including St Marys Cem and the Naval Medical Center.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1945 Map of Rockville
    1945 Map of Rockville
    1945 Rockville
    1945 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of growing towns and riverfront heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rockville, the operations at Congressional Airport, and the quiet reaches of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1945 Map of Washington West
    1945 Map of Washington West
    1945 Washington West
    1945 Print · USGS
    The District of Columbia and its surrounding suburbs appear in detail during the mid-forties, capturing the city's growth and its transition to a modern capital. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods from Tenleytown to Rosslyn and locate landmarks like the Tomb of Unknown Soldier and Rock Creek Cem.
  22. 1945 Map of Falls Church
    1945 Map of Falls Church
    1945 Falls Church
    1945 Print · USGS
    Fairfax County and the Potomac River corridor are captured during a period of transition in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Tysons Crossroads, the route of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, and landmarks like Fort Marcy.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Washington West
    1951 Print · USGS
    Washington D.C. and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs appear here in the early fifties, just as the metropolitan area was beginning its massive post-war growth. Researchers can locate vanished streetscapes and institutional landmarks like the U S Soldiers Home, Glenwood Cem, and the historic Washington Cathedral.
  34. 1951 Map of Rockville
    1951 Map of Rockville
    1951 Rockville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was in the midst of a postwar transition during the early fifties, balancing its rural roots with new suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Scotland Sch, the Congressional Airport, and the Bells Mill site.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Falls Church
    1951 Map of Falls Church
    1951 Falls Church
    1951 Print · USGS
    Fairfax and Montgomery counties during the post-war era reveal a mix of traditional crossroads and rapid suburban growth along the Potomac River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad corridor and locate landmarks like Swinks Mill and Oakwood Cem.
  40. 1951 Map of Kensington
    1951 Map of Kensington
    1951 Kensington
    1951 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was transforming into a vital suburban and federal hub in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the growth of Wheaton and Kensington alongside institutions like the Naval Medical Center and Beall Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print
    1956 Falls Church
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the region as postwar residential growth began to surge. Researchers can trace the path of the Washington and Old Dominion RR and find historic local sites like Swinks Mill, Odricks Corner, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Washington West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Washington and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs appear here during a transformative era of growth. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development and find landmarks like Arlington National Cemetery, the U S Capitol, and Georgetown University.
  55. 1956 Map of Rockville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Rockville, 1958 Print
    1956 Rockville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rockville and the surrounding Maryland countryside are captured here during a period of rapid suburbanization and civic growth. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks and schools including Lincoln Jr High Sch, the historic Scotland community, and the Congressional Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Kensington, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Kensington, 1958 Print
    1956 Kensington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was transforming rapidly in the mid-1950s as suburban neighborhoods expanded around established railway stops and major institutions. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Beall Cem alongside landmarks such as Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Georgetown Preparatory Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Washington
    1966 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region during the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and vital military outposts. Researchers can trace historic river towns and shorelines from Alexandria to the Hooper Islands and St Clements Island.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Washington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region in the late fifties is presented in remarkable detail, from the Blue Ridge foothills to the Chesapeake Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace historic river landings and military sites like Mount Vernon, Fort Belvoir, and Point Lookout.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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.
  73. 1965 Map of Falls Church, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Falls Church, 1966 Print
    1965 Falls Church
    1966 Print · USGS
    Fairfax County and Montgomery County are shown here during a period of massive suburban growth in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of McLean and Falls Church while locating landmarks like the Clara Barton House and the Washington and Old Dominion rail line.
    5 unique versions available
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