1894 Map of Laurel

About this map

Patuxent River drainage basins and the industrial corridors of the late 19th century define this landscape at the intersection of Howard, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Prince George counties. A significant corridor of Iron Ore pits follows the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Muirkirk and Contee, highlighting the region's mineral extraction history. The map detail reflects a transition from rural milling sites like Oakland Mills and Savage to emerging rail hubs such as Annapolis Junc. The presence of Snell Bridge and Brown Bridge provides specific points for tracing historic road alignments across the major river forks. Major institutional and social landmarks include College, Ammendale, and a Hotel near Oak Crest, illustrating the early development patterns of the Laurel area before modern suburbanization. These labels offer genealogists and historians a look at localized settlements such as Wesley Grove and Highland during a period of rail-driven growth.