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1904 Map of Baltimore

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Baltimore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Baltimore City and its surrounding districts show a complex transition from dense urban grids to rural turnpikes and river valleys in this 1902 survey. The industrial and maritime heart of the region is centered on the Patapsco River and the North West Harbor, guarded by the grounds of Fort McHenry National Park and the landmark Lazaretto Pt. This era captures the city's growth along established corridors like the York Turnpike and Reisterstown Turnpike, which linked downtown to burgeoning northern suburbs such as Mount Washington and Lutherville.

Beyond the city line, the landscape is defined by the steep valleys of Jones Falls and Gunpowder Falls, the latter featuring the early footprint of Loch Raven. This map is particularly valuable for genealogists and local historians, as it meticulously labels numerous smaller settlements like Texas, Cockeysville, and Blenheim, alongside prominent local institutions such as the Maryland School for the Blind and the expansive Loudon Park Cemetery.