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1906 Map of Ellicott

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Ellicott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

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The Patapsco River carves a deep, winding course through this central Maryland landscape, serving as a natural boundary for Baltimore, Carroll, and Howard counties. The early 20th-century transportation network is defined by a dense web of turnpikes including the Liberty Turnpike and Reisterstown Turnpike, alongside the critical corridors of the Western Maryland RR and Baltimore & Ohio RR.

Institutional landmarks like St Charles College, Springfield Hospital, and the Mc Donogh School are prominent features, reflecting the era's social and educational infrastructure. Local industry is anchored by the granite quarries of Woodstock and milling operations such as Glee Mill. This period shows a region in transition, where established rural communities like Glyndon and West Friendship are increasingly connected by both steam and Electric RR lines.