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1956 Map of Bel Air

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Bel Air
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Bel Air serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, revealing a well-established county seat surrounded by a network of smaller farming settlements and institutional landmarks. The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad cuts across the landscape, linking communities like Bynum and Frogtown to the larger region. Religious and social centers are prominent, with numerous congregations such as St Margarets Ch, Sta Emmanuel Ch, and Mt Zion Ch serving the local population.

The presence of the Bel Air Race Track and the Childrens Fresh Air Camp reflects the area's recreational development during this era. Agricultural roots remain evident through family-named landmarks like Moores Mill and Chestnut Hill, while the northeastern corner shows the edge of the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, marking the intersection of local civilian life and federal military activity. Waterways such as Deer Creek and Bynum Run provide the primary drainage for the undulating terrain of Harford County.