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1944 Map of Ellicott City

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

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Patapsco River carves a deep, winding valley through the center of this 1940s landscape, serving as the historical boundary between Baltimore County and Howard County. Along its banks, the industrial and educational character of the region is evident, from the heavy concentration of rail infrastructure at Ellicott City to the prominent campuses of Woodstock College and St Marys College. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks follow the river's tight bends, passing through mill towns like Alberton and Oella, which were vital hubs of early Maryland industry.

Upland from the river, the map captures a network of rural settlements and emerging suburbs connected by established thoroughfares like Liberty and Old Court roads. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including numerous country houses of worship such as St Thomas Church and St Johns Church. Aviation history is also represented by the presence of Rutherford Airfield near Hebbville, while specialized institutions like the Pinel Clinic stand near the southern rail corridor.