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1894 Map of Ellicott, 1904 Print

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1894 Map of Ellicott

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

The Patapsco River carves a deep, winding valley through this landscape, serving as the primary boundary between Carroll, Baltimore, and Howard counties. In the decade following the 1890 survey, the region shows a transition from rural milling sites to railroad-connected communities. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad follows the river's path, connecting riverside settlements, while the Western Maryland Railroad serves northern villages like Glyndon and Reisterstown.

Educational and industrial landmarks are prominent, notably St Charles College in the south and various granite Quarries along the river banks. Transportation is anchored by historic pikes, including the Reisterstown Turnpike and Liberty Turnpike, which facilitated the movement of goods from rural mills like Shock Mill toward the Baltimore market. Small crossroads like Ward Chapel and Harrisonville reflect the established social fabric of the Maryland countryside during this late 19th-century period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894

Date Published1904

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:62,500

Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.8 inches

Editions of this 1894 Ellicott Map

3 editions found

1894 Map of Ellicott

1894 edition

16.5 x 19.9 inches

1894 Map of Ellicott, 1898 Print

1898 edition

16.5 x 20.2 inches

1894 Map of Ellicott, 1904 Print

1904 edition

16.5 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey

CopyrightPublic Domain