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1949 Map of Curtis Bay

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Curtis Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Industrial expansion and residential growth define this mid-century survey of the Patapsco River waterfront. The dense grid of Brooklyn and Brooklyn Park transitions into the sprawling development of Glen Burnie and the burgeoning community at Harundale. Along the shoreline, the landscape is marked by maritime and defense infrastructure, including the U.S. Coast Guard station, the U.S. Ordnance Depot, and the Baltimore Municipal Airport. The map captures the specialized economy of Curtis Bay, where rail lines like the Baltimore and Ohio RR serve a Sewage Disposal Plant and numerous industrial wharves.

South of Curtis Creek, the peninsula of Marley Neck maintains a more rural character, dotted with local landmarks like Marley Neck Church and Marley Neck School. The eastern shorelines along Stony Creek and Rock Creek are lined with numerous named beaches, such as Clear Water Beach and Riviera Beach, illustrating the area's role as a recreational destination for the residents of Anne Arundel County.