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1944 Map of Davidsonville

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Davidsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Patuxent River serves as the central dividing line on this 1944 survey, separating Anne Arundel Co and Prince Georges Co. This mid-century landscape is defined by its transition from rural agriculture to a more connected regional network, anchored by significant thoroughfares like the Defense Highway and Crain Highway. The map captures a detailed view of local community life through its well-distributed institutional landmarks, including White Marsh Church, Union Chapel, and the combined Nebo Ch and Sch.

Transit patterns are clearly established by the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor in the west, while localized settlements such as Davidsonville, Rutland, and Mullikin illustrate the cluster-based growth of the era. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous waterways including Stocketts Run, Green Branch, and Mill Branch, which shaped the placement of early schools like Mitchellville Sch and Mason School.