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1957 Map of Piscataway

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Piscataway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Piscataway and the surrounding rural landscapes of Prince George's County are documented here during a period of transition as suburban growth began to reach southward from Washington D.C. The map captures established communities like Silesia and White Hall, while also detailing the spread of mid-century residential developments such as Fort Washington Forest and Accokeek Acres. Local heritage is anchored by historic religious and burial sites, including St Marys Ch and the Ashbury Ch Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogists tracing family histories in the region.

The topography is defined by the winding paths of Piscataway Creek and Mattawoman Creek, which drain into the Potomac. Transportation networks of the era are well-represented, from the Conrail line passing through Waldorf to the aviation presence at Hyde Field. The inclusion of local names like Blandford Village and Sharperville alongside numerous gravel pits suggests a landscape where traditional land use and new infrastructure were increasingly overlapping.