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1957 Map of Piscataway

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Piscataway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Piscataway and the surrounding rural communities of Prince George's County are captured during a period of transition as suburban expansion begins to blend with established farming tracts. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Piscataway Creek and Mattawoman Creek, with the latter serving as the boundary line between Prince Georges Co Charles Co. Established local centers like Silesia, Chapel Hill, and Berry are shown alongside newer developments like Crestview Manor and Blandford Village.

Religious and social life is anchored by numerous historic sites, including St Marys Ch, Ashbury Ch, and the McKendree Cem. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the presence of the Conrail railroad line passing through Waldorf in the southeast corner and the Indian Head Highway to the west. Significant purple revisions highlight the growth of residential areas such as Fort Washington Forest and Accokeek Acres, reflecting the region's mid-century modernization.