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1964 Map of Beltsville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Beltsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Paint Branch and Indian Creek drain the landscape of northern Prince George's and eastern Montgomery counties during this mid-1960s period of suburban expansion. The map captures a moment when large federal and institutional landholdings, such as the U S Naval Ordnance Laboratory and the University of Maryland Plant Research Farm, remained intact amidst a growing network of residential subdivisions like Calverton, Hillandale Forest, and Springbrook Manor.

Industrial activity is evidenced by numerous Sand and Gravel Pits concentrated near the Baltimore Ohio Railroad corridor. The sheet is rich with local landmarks including the Ammendale Normal Institute, the Burtonsville Lookout Tower, and several traditional houses of worship such as St Marks Ch and Queens Chapel. This detailed survey also documents the early footprint of the Capital Beltway as it integrated with established thoroughfares like Baltimore Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue.