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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Silver Spring, Maryland

Explore 46 historic maps of Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring'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 Silver Spring's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Silver Spring, 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. 1906 Map of Patuxent
    1906 Map of Patuxent
    1906 Patuxent
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Tidewater region of Maryland and the outskirts of the District of Columbia are shown here at the turn of the century. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Maryland Agril. College, find riverfront infrastructure at Milltown Landing, and follow long-established routes like the Marlboro Turnpike.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1907 Map of Laurel
    1907 Map of Laurel
    1907 Laurel
    1907 Print · USGS
    Maryland's transit corridor between Washington and Baltimore comes alive in the early 1900s as railroads and old turnpikes cross the Patuxent valley. Trace historical landmarks from the House of Reformation to old crossings like Old Forge Bridge and Brock Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1926 Map of Laurel
    1926 Map of Laurel
    1926 Laurel
    1926 Print · USGS
    The corridor between Baltimore and Washington is captured here in the mid-twenties, showcasing a landscape of river-powered industry and early rail networks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hicks Mill, the Willis School, and the Montgomery Chapel Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1934 Map of Upper Marlboro (east half)
    1934 Map of Upper Marlboro (east half)
    1934 Upper Marlboro (east half)
    1934 Print · USGS
    Prince George's County is captured here in the mid-1930s as a rural landscape of crossroads communities and evolving rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like St Luke Ch, Glenarden Sch, and the route of the Chesapeake Beach RR.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1937 Map of Upper Marlboro
    1937 Map of Upper Marlboro
    1937 Upper Marlboro
    1937 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Prince George’s County is captured here just as modern highways began to intersect its rural rail and school districts. Researchers can find old landmarks like St Barnabas Ch, the Collington Sch, and the busy Pennsylvania railroad line.
  28. 1938 Map of Upper Marlboro
    1938 Map of Upper Marlboro
    1938 Upper Marlboro
    1938 Print · USGS
    Prince George's County at the dawn of the modern era is captured here, showing the rural landscape before the post-war expansion. Researchers can trace family sites near Holy Trinity Ch, follow the Pennsylvania RR line, and locate centers like Rosaryville and Glenn Dale.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 1945 Map of Washington East
    1945 Map of Washington East
    1945 Washington East
    1945 Print · USGS
    The eastern suburbs and District neighborhoods show a landscape of rapid mid-century growth along the Anacostia River and rail lines. Researchers can trace historic sites like Riggs Mill, the early aviation grounds of College Park Airport, and dozens of local schools including Taft Jr High Sch.
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 1951 Map of Washington East
    1951 Map of Washington East
    1951 Washington East
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Maryland and District of Columbia borderlands are caught in a period of intense post-war development. Local historians can trace the foundations of the University of Maryland, find the Franciscan Monastery, and locate vanished landmarks like Riggs Mill.
  61. 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.
  64. 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
  67. 1951 Map of Beltsville
    1951 Map of Beltsville
    1951 Beltsville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Maryland's interior research corridor is captured here at mid-century, showcasing the early growth of Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Union Cem, Colesville Sch, and the grounds of the Naval Ordnance Laboratory.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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