historical topo map of Baltimore County, MD in 1949

1949 Map of Gunpowder

USGS Topo · Published 1955

This historical map portrays the area of Gunpowder in 1949, primarily covering Baltimore County as well as portions of Harford County and Kent County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Gunpowder region at the time. Published in 1955, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.1 x 20.9 inches

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