1957 Map of Bowie

About this map

The Patuxent River and Little Patuxent River form a natural boundary between Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, shaping a landscape of low-lying wetlands and scattered upland settlements. By the mid-20th century, the expansion of the Bowie area is evident, with suburban developments like Yorktown Sch and Tulip Grove School emerging alongside long-standing rural landmarks. Significant tracts of land are dedicated to large-scale operations, including the Bowie Race Track and the U S Military Reservation Air Force Transmitter Station. In the eastern portion of the map, the village of Davidsonville remains a focal point of rural community life, supported by historic congregations such as All Hallows Chapel and St Pauls Ch. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits along the riverbanks highlights the local extractive industry that supported the region's rapid infrastructure growth during this era.