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1948 Map of Perryman

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Perryman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Aberdeen Proving Ground Military Reservation dominates the eastern half of this landscape, showcasing the significant military presence along the Chesapeake Bay during the mid-20th century. The map illustrates a complex of airfields like Phillips Field, a Pistol range, and tactical features such as the Warfare Trench, alongside the essential Amtrak and Baltimore and Ohio rail lines.

Away from the reservation, the rural character of Harford County remains visible through family-named landmarks like Ford's Farm and Palmer House. Local history is anchored by the Perryman School and the Spevutia Church Cem, while the winding Bush River and its many tributaries, including Sod Run and Romney Creek, define the coastal geography. This survey captures a specific moment when defense infrastructure and established agricultural settlements coexisted along the Maryland shoreline.