1969 Map of Bowling Green

About this map

Bowling Green serves as the focal point of this late 1960s study, situated just west of the expansive Camp A P Hill Military Reservation. The map captures a transitional period for this part of Caroline County, where the historic town center at Bowling Green and the nearby rail-oriented community of Milford are surrounded by family-named corners and rural settlements. A cluster of educational and social landmarks, including Caroline High School, Union High School, and several cemeteries like Green Lawn Cem and Evergreen Cem, highlight the area's established social fabric. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Maracossic Creek and Peumansend Creek, along with various agricultural ponds and the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad line. The presence of numerous observation towers and military infrastructure within the reservation boundaries contrasts with the quiet crossroads of Honeysuckle Gate, Acors Corner, and Poorhouse Corner.