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1948 Map of Perryman

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

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Aberdeen Proving Ground Military Reservation dominates this Harford County landscape shortly after World War II, illustrating the heavy military footprint on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The map captures the transition between civilian farm life and federal expansion, with established local landmarks like Spesutie Church and the Perryman School positioned near the sprawling military complex. To the south, the Poverty Island Area and Old Baltimore sit along the Bush River, showing a coastline defined by intricate inlets like Romney Creek and Sod Run.

The infrastructure reflects a region vital for both transport and defense, featuring the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads. Notable rural sites such as Ford's Farm, Palmer House, and Michaelsville are documented alongside specialized military facilities like Phillips Field and various rifle and pistol ranges. This survey provides a record of the community of Perryman and its surrounding hamlets at a time when traditional agriculture coexisted with a major strategic military installation.