Old Maps of Poolesville, Maryland for Metal Detecting

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Poolesville, MD maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Frederick
    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.

  2. 1894 Map of Frederick
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Seneca
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley at the turn of the century shows a vital landscape of canal commerce and emerging rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across the Maryland-Virginia border, from Poolesville to river crossings at Whites Ferry and Edwards Ferry.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Poolesville
    1944 Map of Poolesville
    1944 Poolesville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's agricultural heartland and the Potomac riverfront are detailed here during the mid-1940s, just as the rural landscape began its modern shift. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and locate old crossroads at Beallsville, Poolesville, and Jerusalem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1944 Map of Seneca, 1963 Print
    1944 Map of Seneca, 1963 Print
    1944 Seneca
    1963 Print · USGS
    Upper Montgomery County and the Potomac River valley are captured here just before the expansion of the D.C. suburbs. Researchers can trace the legacy of river commerce and rail travel through the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the Monocacy Aqueduct, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR line.

  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. 1952 Map of Sterling, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Sterling, 1954 Print
    1952 Sterling
    1954 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County, Virginia, and the Maryland riverfront are captured here in the early 1950s. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Washington and Old Dominion line through Ashburn and locate landmarks like St Pauls Ch and Nokes Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Poolesville, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Poolesville, 1954 Print
    1952 Poolesville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was still primarily a landscape of rail-stops and river-crossings in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the intersection of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad with rural life at Dickerson and Barnesville.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 1968 Map of Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Sterling
    1970 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County underwent a period of significant growth in the late sixties as residential subdivisions began to appear alongside the Potomac. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from rural to suburban by locating Sterling Park, St Pauls Ch, and the abandoned rail line through Ashburn Junction.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1970 Map of Poolesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Poolesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Poolesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Upper Montgomery County and the Potomac River shoreline are detailed here in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of historic canal engineering and rural crossroads. You can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to the Monocacy Aqueduct or find local landmarks like Elijah Ch and Mt Pleasant Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Frederick, 1985 Print
    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.

  16. 1988 Map of Poolesville, 1996 Print
    1988 Map of Poolesville, 1996 Print
    1988 Poolesville
    1996 Print · USGS
    Upper Montgomery County and the Potomac River corridor are captured here in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by historic canal engineering and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the C & O Canal National Historic Park and the Monocacy Aqueduct alongside old settlements like Jerusalem and Beallsville.

  17. 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.

  18. 1994 Map of Sterling, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Sterling, 1998 Print
    1994 Sterling
    1998 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County underwent significant suburban expansion in the mid-nineties as traditional farms gave way to modern residential corridors. Researchers can trace this growth from Sterling to Ashburn Junction, while locating historical features like the W & O D Trail and Selden Island.

  19. 1995 Map of Poolesville, 1997 Print
    1995 Map of Poolesville, 1997 Print
    1995 Poolesville
    1997 Print · USGS
    Upper Montgomery County during the mid-1990s reflects a landscape of river-bend history and rural preservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Poolesville, locate old burials at Mt Pleasant Cem, and follow the historic Towpath along the Potomac.

  20. 2022 Map of Sterling, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sterling, 2022 Print
    2022 Sterling
    2022 Print · USGS
    Greater Sterling and Ashburn are shown in their modern era of expansion, balanced against the preserved corridor of the Potomac River and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Researchers can identify several small burial sites like the Belmont Enslaved Cem and the Jenkins Family Cem among the growing suburbs.

  21. 2023 Map of Poolesville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Poolesville, 2023 Print
    2023 Poolesville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County’s rural heartland is meticulously documented here, showing the modern layout of towns like Poolesville and Dickerson alongside the Potomac River. Genealogists and historians can trace lineage through sites like Monocacy Cemetery or the community at Jerusalem.

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