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1904 Map of Baltimore

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Baltimore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

Baltimore City and its industrial periphery are documented here during a period of significant urban density and northern expansion. The harbor is a focal point of activity, anchored by the historic Fort Mc Henry and the sprawling docks of the Patapsco River, including Smith Cove and Curtis Bay. Beyond the urban grid, the map traces the early suburban and industrial landscape, where the Northern Central R. R. and Maryland and Pennsylvania R. R. connected the city to outlying districts.

Industrial heritage is evident in sites like Ashland Furnace and Oregon Furnace, while the city’s water infrastructure is highlighted by Loch Raven, Druid Lake, and Lake Montebello. Education and recreation appear through Notre Dame of Maryland, Clifton Park, and Patterson Park. The surrounding hills, such as Bare Hills and the Worthington Valley, illustrate the diverse topography that shaped the region’s development at the dawn of the twentieth century.