1940s Maps of Prince George's County, Maryland

1. 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.

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4. 1944 Map of Piscataway

   

   1944 Piscataway

   1944 Print · USGS

   Southern Maryland was a landscape of rural airfields and country parishes in the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Waldorf and Piscataway, locating local landmarks like Hyde Field Army Air Base and St Marys Church.

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7. 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.

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10. 1944 Map of Port Tobacco

    

    1944 Port Tobacco

    1944 Print · USGS

    Charles County during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of rural hamlets and emerging military infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pomfret, the Mt Carmel Monastery, and the historic Port Tobacco PO.

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13. 1944 Map of Hughesville

    

    1944 Hughesville

    1944 Print · USGS

    Southern Maryland during the mid-forties remained a land of sprawling wetlands and rural crossroads at the intersection of three counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Marys Ch, the old Burnt Store settlement, and along the U S Navy rail corridor.

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16. 1944 Map of Upper Marlboro

    

    1944 Upper Marlboro

    1944 Print · USGS

    Maryland's tidewater interior was transforming during the Second World War as defense installations met traditional crossroads communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Berry Lane or Westphalia, and locate early parish life at St Barnabas Chapel and Holy Rosary Ch.

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19. 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.

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22. 1944 Map of Lanham

    

    1944 Lanham

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Prince George's County is seen here at a crossroads of rural life and institutional growth during the war years. Local historians can trace the foundations of Lanham, Glenarden, and Seabrook alongside sites like the Glenn Dale Sanitorium.

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25. 1944 Map of Brandywine

    

    1944 Brandywine

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Southern Maryland comes into focus here, showing the rural crossroads of Prince George's and Charles counties as military and institutional land use expanded. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and local hubs like Horsehead, Cheltenham School for Boys, and St Michaels Ch.

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28. 1944 Map of Mount Vernon

    

    1944 Mount Vernon

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River shoreline during the Second World War reveals a landscape of coastal fortifications and early aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Gum Springs, Accokeek, and the historic Marshall Hall estate.

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31. 1944 Map of Odenton

    

    1944 Odenton

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Anne Arundel County shows a blend of military activity and rural Maryland life during the war years. Genealogists and researchers can trace old crossroads and community landmarks like Waugh Chapel, the Bowie Race Track, and the US Naval Academy Dairy.

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34. 1944 Map of Davidsonville

    

    1944 Davidsonville

    1944 Print · USGS

    Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties are captured during the mid-forties, showing the rural landscape before post-war suburbanization. Researchers can trace historic family connections through landmarks like White Marsh Church, Hardesty, and Mullikin.

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37. 1944 Map of Bristol

    

    1944 Bristol

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties are captured here along the banks of the Patuxent River during the Second World War. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous community sites like Sollers Chapel, Bristol Sch, and the old Chesapeake Beach RR line.

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40. 1945 Map of Anacostia

    

    1945 Anacostia

    1945 Print · USGS

    Southeast D.C. and Prince George's County are captured here just before the massive post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of communities like Silver Hill and Suitland, or locate family landmarks such as Gordons Corner and St Barnabas Ch.

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43. 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.

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46. 1945 Map of Brandywine

    

    1945 Brandywine

    1945 Print · USGS

    Southern Prince George's County at the end of the war shows a landscape of rural parishes and state-protected woodlands. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Cheltenham Church, the Cedarville Sch, and the old rail line at Brandywine.

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49. 1945 Map of Alexandria

    

    1945 Alexandria

    1945 Print · USGS

    Alexandria and Arlington are shown at the height of the Second World War, featuring the newly built Pentagon Building and a heavy military presence. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries, the sprawling Potomac Yard rail hub, and numerous old fortifications like Fort Reynolds and Fort Willard.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 1946 Map of Odenton

    

    1946 Odenton

    1946 Print · USGS

    Odenton and the surrounding Anne Arundel countryside are captured here just after the war, when military expansion and rural crossroads met. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort George G Meade and locate family landmarks like Waugh Chapel, Severn Crossroads, and the Bowie Race Track.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 1949 Map of Odenton, 1953 Print

    

    1949 Odenton

    1953 Print · USGS

    Anne Arundel County in the post-war era reveals a landscape shaped by military expansion and historic crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial sites like Warfield Cem, established schools such as Arundel High Sch, and the unique U S Naval Academy Dairy Farm.

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73. 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.

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