1944 Map of Odenton

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Fort George G Meade Military Reservation dominates the western landscape of this mid-century survey, showing the extensive infrastructure of the base including a Rifle Range and a Landing Strip. The corridor between the Pennsylvania railroad and the Robert Crain Highway reveals a network of small settlements and agricultural sites like the US Naval Academy Dairy. Local history is preserved in the locations of numerous rural houses of worship, such as Waugh Chapel, St Stephens Church, and Forks Church, which served as community hubs during this era of growth. Unique landmarks like the Forest and Stream Animal Cemetery and the Bowie Race Track on the Prince Georges County line provide a fascinating view of land use just as the region began its transition toward modern suburbanization. The hydrology of the area is well-defined by the Little Patuxent River and Severn River, framing the various villages of Odenton, Gambrills, and Millersville.