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1984 Map of Baltimore

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Baltimore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Baltimore anchors this mid-1980s landscape, illustrating a dense urban core radiating outward into industrial hubs and suburban expansions. The map highlights the city's strategic maritime position at the mouth of the Patapsco River, guarded by historical landmarks like Fort McHenry and Fort Carroll. Infrastructure of the era is prominently displayed, from the Francis Scott Key Bridge to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and the sprawling Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

Beyond the city, the sheet documents a significant concentration of state and federal institutions, including the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis, the Goddard Space Flight Ctr, and the Army Chemical Center. The surrounding counties show a mix of preserved natural spaces like Gunpowder Falls State Park and large-scale medical or research facilities such as the Agricultural Research Center and Rosewood State Hospital, tracing the complex land-use patterns of the Maryland corridor.