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1948 Map of Perryman

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Perryman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Perryman community and the surrounding Harford County landscape are defined here by a transition from industrial hubs to sprawling military reservations. To the northwest, the legacy of early industry is visible at Harford Furnace and its accompanying Harford Furnace School, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by the Aberdeen Proving Ground Military Reservation. This massive installation features specialized infrastructure such as Phillips Field, several firing ranges, and a series of observation towers overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.

Along the shores of the Bush River and Romney Creek, the map captures the remnants of older settlements like Old Baltimore and Michaelsville. These sites, tucked away in the Poverty Island area, reflect the maritime and agricultural roots of the region before the expansion of the Penn Central railroad and major thoroughfares like the Pulaski Highway. Local genealogy interests are supported by the presence of Speautie Church and Cranberry Church, marking the social centers of this coastal Maryland territory.