1893 Map of North Point
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1893 Map of North Point

USGS Topo · Published 1893

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Baltimore's industrial and maritime reaches dominate this late-nineteenth-century survey of the Chesapeake Bay. The emerging industrial complex at Sparrow Point and the town of Steelton mark the northern edge of the Patapsco, while the southern shores of Anne Arundel reveal a landscape of creek-side settlements and rural outposts. Local commerce is centered around landmarks like Jacob Store and Wilson Wharf, with small communities such as St Margaret and Winchester scattered among the intricate inlets of the Magothy River and Deep Creek. Navigation is a primary focus, documented through a sophisticated network of beacons including the Seven Foot Knoll Light and the Craighill Channel Front Light. Across the bay, the western fringes of Kent Island and the landing at Rock Hall Landing illustrate the vital ferry and shipping connections that linked these shores before modern bridges transformed the region's geography.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1893
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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