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1957 Map of Odenton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Odenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Fort George G Meade anchors the northwestern portion of this mid-century landscape, a major military installation defined by extensive housing at Meade Heights and specialized facilities like the US Naval Academy Dairy. The map reveals a region in transition, where the historic rail crossroads of Odenton—served by both the Penn Central and Baltimore and Ohio railroads—meets the expanding residential developments of Crofton and Meadedale.

South of the military reservation, the Little Patuxent River and Patuxent River converge, providing a natural border between Anne Arundel and Prince Georges counties. This area maintains much of its traditional character through family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Jackson Cem, St Johns Chapel, and the Bowie Race Track near the southern edge. The 1970 revisions highlight the early phases of suburban infill that would eventually connect these once-distinct crossroads.