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1998 Map of Middle River

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Middle River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The sprawling shoreline of Middle River Neck and its numerous creeks define this detailed late-20th-century landscape east of Baltimore. The map highlights the significant aviation and military footprint of the region, anchored by the Martin State Airport, a National Guard presence, and the Essex Skypark. Residential developments like Aero Acres and Victory Villa are shown alongside the intricate network of tidal waterways, including Frog Mortar Creek and Dark Head Creek.

Genealogical and local history interest is found in the dense concentration of mid-century suburban institutions, from Our Lady of Hope Sch and Kenwood High Sch to the Battle Monument commemorating the area's role in the War of 1812. The interface between industrial transit via the Amtrak line and the recreational waterfronts of Rockaway Beach and Cedar Beach illustrates the dual nature of these Chesapeake Bay peninsulas before the turn of the millennium.