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1948 Map of Perryman

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Perryman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Aberdeen Proving Ground Military Reservation dominates the eastern half of this landscape, reflecting its expansion during the mid-20th century. This 1948 survey, with purple revisions from 1970, captures a region defined by its strategic coastal position and rail connectivity. The Penn Central and Baltimore and Ohio railroads anchor the settlements of Perryman and Belcamp, where the terrestrial landscape meets the tidal waters of the Bush River and Chesapeake Bay.

Genealogists and local historians can find vanished or transformed community centers like Michaelsville and Old Baltimore, alongside established religious sites such as Spesutie Church and Cranberry Church. The map details specialized military infrastructure including Phillips Field and various ranges, illustrating the shift from rural Maryland life toward a defense-oriented economy. Coastal landmarks like Chilbury Point and Taylor Island Point mark a complex shoreline of inlets and marshes including Romney Creek and Sod Run.