1904 Map of Baltimore

About this map

The dense urban grid of Baltimore City expands toward the harbor in the early 20th century, centering on the North West Harbor and the defensive bastion of Fort McHenry. The surrounding landscape is defined by the transition from city blocks to the estates and valleys of the north, where the Northern Central RR links settlements like Lutherville and Texas to the industrial core. Local infrastructure of this era is prominent, featuring the early waters of Loch Raven and the industrial activity at Ashland Furnace. To the west, planned developments such as Sudbrook Park and Windsor Hills begin to emerge along the Western Maryland RR, while the open country of Green Spring Valley and Chestnut Ridge remains dominated by family-named estates and rural districts. Natural landforms like the Bare Hills and Gwynns Falls provide a stark contrast to the rapidly developing suburban rings of Pikesville and Towson.