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1945 Map of Beltsville

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Beltsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The National Agricultural Research Center and the Horticultural Station dominate the landscape of northern Prince George's County during the mid-1940s, highlighting the region's importance to federal scientific study. This survey reveals a transition from agrarian roots to institutional growth, with significant educational landmarks such as Xaverian College, Friarley Military Academy, and the Ammerdale Normal B M Institute clustered near the Baltimore Ohio railroad line.

Transport and water management are central themes, seen in the path of Columbia Pike and the presence of the Rocky Gorge Reservoir on the northern edge. Local life is anchored by family-named settlements like Burtonsville, Fairland, and Ammendale, alongside community landmarks including Sitka Ch, Union Cem, and Queens Chapel. The map provides a detailed view of the rural-suburban fringe before the rapid post-war expansion reshaped the corridor between Washington and Baltimore.