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1957 Map of Bristol

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Patuxent River and its vast marshes dominate this landscape at the intersection of Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, and Calvert Counties. The river acts as a central artery for the region, bordered by a series of historic river landings including Green Landing, Jackson Landing, and Bristol Landing. To the west, the county seat of Upper Marlboro serves as a primary hub, featuring the Penn Central railroad, the Marlboro Sta depot, and the Marlboro Speedway.

Rural life is anchored by a network of local institutions, from the Bristol Sch to numerous country churches like Adams Ch and St Lukes Chapel. The map reveals the area's transition from river-dependent trade to a rail and road-based economy, with the Railroad Grade cutting across the landscape toward Leon. Notable social landmarks like the Marlboro Hunt Club and the Fairgrounds reflect the local cultural heritage near the Western Branch.