1948 Map of Belair
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1948 Map of Belair

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Maryland and Pennsylvania rail lines connect the rural communities of Harford County and York County in the years following World War II. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Deer Creek and its many tributaries, supporting a network of small crossroad settlements such as Whiteford, Pylesville, and Dublin. Higher elevations like Federal Hill provide landmarks among the scattered farmsteads and orchards. Cultural life is deeply rooted in local institutions, evidenced by the numerous country meeting houses and schools, including the Broad Creek Meeting House and the Susquehanna Hall School. Near the state border, the presence of Talc and Flint extraction sites near Delta and Cardiff points to the area's mineral history, while the Race Track near Bel Air reflects mid-century recreational interests in the Maryland countryside.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.5 x 22.5 inches

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