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1948 Map of Perryman

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Perryman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Aberdeen Proving Ground Military Reservation dominates this coastal landscape where the Bush River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Revised in the late 1940s, the map illustrates the heavy military footprint on Harford County's shoreline, featuring the Phillips Field airstrip and specialized infrastructure like the rifle range and pistol range. Despite the military expansion, older community hubs remain visible, including the Perryman settlement with its school and nearby Cranberry Church.

Coastal geography is intricately detailed, from the marshy reaches of Sod Run to named points like Chilbury Point and Taylor Island Point. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Spesutie Church and the site of Old Baltimore, reflecting the deep colonial and post-colonial roots of the region. The Amtrak line (formerly the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor) cuts through the quadrangle, serving as a primary transit artery between Stepney and the industrial activity at Belcamp.