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2011 Map of Bel Air

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bel Air
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Deer Creek and its tributaries, including Stout Bottle Branch and Saint Omer Branch, shape the landscape of northern Harford County during this period of suburban expansion. The town of Bel Air serves as a central hub, surrounded by a dense network of residential developments such as Gibson Manor, Village of Thomas Run, and Fairwood Heights. Despite the growth of these neighborhoods, the area maintains ties to its industrial and agricultural past through landmarks like the Michaels Mill Dam on Thomas Run and the Churchville Quarry near James Run.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in the region's burial grounds, ranging from the Saint Ignatius Cemetery near Hickory to the Trappe Cemetery in the northeast. The presence of the Childrens Fresh Air Camp and various community spaces like the Bel Air Memorial Gardens reflects the mid-century social character of this Maryland community as it transitioned from rural crossroads into a modern suburban landscape.