1953 Map of Annapolis

About this map

The U S Naval Academy and the city of Annapolis anchor this mid-century coastal survey, illustrating the dense maritime infrastructure where the Severn River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The map reveals a post-war waterfront landscape defined by the Seaplane Base on Greenbury Pt and the Naval Hospital near Wardour. Beyond the city center, established communities like Eastport and Bay Ridge line the shorelines of Spa Creek and Back Creek, while the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse stands offshore in the bay. This era of Maryland's history is reflected in the residential patterns of Highland Beach and Arundel on the Bay, connected to the mainland by the prominent Bay Ridge Road. The landscape is a complex network of tidal inlets like Duvall Creek and Lake Ogleton, providing insight into the region's long-standing reliance on its intricate waterways.