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1941 Map of Gunpowder

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1941 Map of Gunpowder

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Gunpowder Falls and Little Gunpowder Falls carve through the landscape of northeastern Maryland, converging before they meet the Chesapeake Bay. Prepared under the direction of the Corps of Engineers, this survey captures the rural and maritime character of the region just before wartime industrial shifts accelerated. The landscape is defined by its deep estuaries and points, such as Maxwell Point and Rickett Point, which frame the intricate shoreline of the Bird River and Bush River. Inland, the settlement pattern follows early colonial footprints and industrial sites like Harford Furnace and the Osbornes Ruins. Transportation is anchored by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the P.R.R. System, which bisect small crossroads like Jerusalem and Abingdon, while the military presence at Graces Quarters indicates the strategic importance of this coastal corridor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1941

Date Published1941

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:62,500

Physical Dimensions17 x 19.8 inches

Editions of this 1941 Gunpowder Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey

CopyrightPublic Domain