1942 Map of Laurel

Evidence of a deep-rooted rural society is clear in the numerous small educational and industrial landmarks, from Christian Brothers College to Hicks Mill and several local schoolhouses like Paint Branch Sch. The transportation network is defined by historic corridors such as the Old Rolling Road and the Laurel Columbia Road, which connect a series of small, scattered settlements including Muirkirk, Scaggsville, and Ammendale before the era of modern highway expansion.