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1904 Map of Baltimore

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Baltimore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

The industrial and maritime hub of the Patapsco River waterfront anchors this early 20th-century landscape, dominated by the dense urban grid of Baltimore City and its bustling North West Harbor. Beyond the city limits, the map illustrates the northward expansion of the metropolitan area along established turnpikes and rail lines. The Northern Central RR and Maryland and Pennsylvania RR cut through the rolling terrain, linking suburban enclaves like Lutherville and Towson to the urban core. To the north, the Gunpowder River and the early footprint of Loch Raven signify the region's developing water infrastructure.

Local landmarks such as Fort McHenry and Notre Dame Roland Park provide clear points of reference for genealogists and local historians. The transition from industrial waterfronts at Locust Pt to the estate-dotted hills of Ruxton and Bare Hills highlights the socio-economic geography of the era. Prominent parks like Druid Hill Park and Clifton Park are already well-established green spaces amidst the growing residential districts of Hampden and Waverly.