2019 Map of Bowie

About this map

The Patuxent River and Little Patuxent River form the winding boundary between Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, serving as the central geographic feature of this suburban Maryland landscape. While modern residential developments like Bowie and Mitchellville dominate the western portion of the sheet, the area retains significant markers of its longer history. The site of Sacred Heart Catholic Ch and its associated Sacred Heart Catholic Cem near White Marsh Br stand as durable community anchors. The map documents several key crossings over the Patuxent, including Priest Bridge, Governor Bridge, and Queen Anne Bridge, which once linked established colonial-era crossroads. To the east, the terrain transitions into the more open spaces of Davidsonville, where Lakemont Memorial Gardens and the Fairview Airport reflect the area's continued evolution from rural agrarian roots toward mid-century aviation and modern land use.