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1942 Map of Havre De Grace

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Havre De Grace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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The Susquehanna River dominates this 1940s landscape, serving as both a jurisdictional boundary and a hub of industrial activity. The massive Conowingo Dam and its associated power plant highlight the era's focus on hydroelectric development, while the Mason and Dixon Line defines the northern border with Pennsylvania. To the south, the river opens into the Chesapeake Bay near Havre De Grace, where the Veterans Hospital and a Race Track stand as significant local landmarks.

Rural life is marked by numerous country institutions, such as the Tome School and Hopewell Ch. Transportation networks are well-defined by the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which flank the river and support settlements like Rising Sun and Port Deposit. This survey, conducted just before the mid-century, captures the transition between traditional milling at sites like Noble Mill and the large-scale utility infrastructure of the modern era.