1907 Map of Laurel

About this map

The Middle Patuxent River and Little Patuxent River converge south of Savage in this detailed look at central Maryland's industrial and transit corridors. The landscape is defined by its early rail network, featuring the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Washington and Baltimore Electric Ry threading through Laurel and Vansville. Local history is preserved in the placement of the House of Reformation near Bridewell and the Normal Institute in the southern reaches. Numerous named crossings like Snell Bridge and Old Forge Bridge highlight the historical importance of the river crossings for local trade, while rural life is anchored by schools such as Willis School and industrial outposts like Hicks Mill in the Bowie district.