2016 Map of Laurel

About this map

The Patuxent River and its numerous marshlands form a natural spine through this landscape, separating the residential expansions of Laurel and South Laurel from the sprawling military grounds of Fort Meade. This mid-2010s survey reveals a complex network of wetlands and small ponds, including Knowles Marshes, Island Marshes, and Bluegill Pond, which punctuate the corridor between major aviation hubs like Tipton Airport and Suburban Airport. The map is particularly dense with sites of local heritage and institutional significance, from the historic Snow Hill Manor and Montpelier estates to educational centers like Bowie State Univ and Capitol Coll. For genealogists, the sheet preserves the locations of numerous burial grounds such as Saint Mary of the Mill Cem and Saint Jacobs Cem, alongside smaller family or church plots like Snowden Cem and Downs Cem.