Historical Maps of Essex, Maryland

What stories do these 37 old maps tell about Essex's past? From 1893 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Essex's history through maps:

  • Trace Essex's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Essex's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Essex, MD maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Gunpowder
    1893 Map of Gunpowder
    1893 Gunpowder
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

  2. 1893 Map of Gunpowder, 1896 Print
    1893 Map of Gunpowder, 1896 Print
    1893 Gunpowder
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

  3. 1893 Map of Gunpowder, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Gunpowder, 1898 Print
    1893 Gunpowder
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

  4. 1898 Map of Tolchester
    1898 Map of Tolchester
    1898 Tolchester
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Tolchester, Cecil County, and others.

  5. 1901 Map of Gunpowder
    1901 Map of Gunpowder
    1901 Gunpowder
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

  6. 1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1907 Print
    1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1907 Print
    1901 Gunpowder
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

  7. 1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1915 Print
    1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1915 Print
    1901 Gunpowder
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

  8. 1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1922 Print
    1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1922 Print
    1901 Gunpowder
    1922 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

  9. 1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1930 Print
    1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1930 Print
    1901 Gunpowder
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

  10. 1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1939 Print
    1901 Map of Gunpowder, 1939 Print
    1901 Gunpowder
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex, including Baltimore County, Harford County, and others.

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