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1953 Map of Ellicott City

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Ellicott City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Ellicott City sits at the heart of this mid-century topographic study, showing the steep-sloped river town before modern suburban expansion fully bridged the gap between Catonsville and the Patapsco River. The industrial and institutional character of the valley is evident through Daniels and Oella, while the sprawling grounds of Woodstock College and the Little Flower Sch mark the ridges to the west.

Transport is dominated by the winding path of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as it follows the river's contours, supported by a network of historic thoroughfares like the National Pike and Old Court Road. This survey captures a specific moment when rural crossroads like Hernwood and Granite remained distinct from the growing residential clusters near Randallstown and Hebville. The transition from agrarian land to protected green space is visible in the early footprint of Patapsco State Park.