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1899 Map of Baltimore

Name: 1899 Topographic Map of Baltimore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1899
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1899

About this map

Fort McHenry stands as a sentinel at the mouth of the North West Harbor, anchoring a city at a moment of transition. The city's dense gridiron streets give way to suburban developments like Roland Park and Waverly, while the north is defined by the industrial extraction of the Marble Quarries near Cockeysville and Texas. This landscape is heavily shaped by an early transit network, with the Electric R.R. and several turnpikes, including the York Turnpike and Harford Turnpike, radiating from the center.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals institutional grounds such as the Sheppard Asylum and Mt. Hope, alongside significant water infrastructure at Loch Raven and Druid Lake. The presence of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Northern Central Railroad illustrates the vital rail connections that linked the harbor to the interior. Topographical details highlight the elevation shifts from the coastal Patapsco River up to the northern heights of Marble Hill.