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1904 Map of Baltimore

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Baltimore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Fort McHenry National Mon stands guard over the North West Harbor, anchoring a landscape where Maryland's industrial and residential growth radiate from the harbor's edge. This early 20th-century view reveals the city's intricate rail network, featuring the Northern Central RR and Maryland and Pennsylvania RR snaking through valleys and urban corridors. The map records the development of planned communities like Roland Park and Tuxedo Park, juxtaposed against established industrial sites such as Ashland Furnace and the lime-quarrying area near Texas.

Water management and recreation are central to the terrain, evidenced by the expansive Loch Raven Reservoir to the north and urban retreats like Druid Hill Park and Clifton Park. Beyond the city limits, the landscape shifts toward the estate-rich valleys of Worthington Valley and Dulaney Valley, defined by numerous branches like Jones Falls and Gwynn Falls that once powered early milling operations.