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1951 Map of Gunpowder Neck

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Gunpowder Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Aberdeen Proving Ground dominates the eastern landscape of the Gunpowder Neck, illustrating the heavy military footprint along the upper Chesapeake Bay during the mid-century. This shoreline is defined by a complex network of inlets and peninsulas, including Dundee Creek and Saltpeter Creek, which separate significant landmasses like Carroll Island and Graces Quarters.

Along the western edge, the Pennsylvania railroad line serves the communities of Chase and Harewood, with designated stops at Chase Station and Harewood Station marking the importance of rail transit for local commuters and military personnel. Out in the bay, Pooles Island stands as a prominent landmark with its lighthouse and towers, while coastal developments like Miami Beach suggest the area's dual role as both a strategic defense zone and a site for waterfront recreation.