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1953 Map of Reisterstown

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Reisterstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Educational and institutional landmarks define this portion of Baltimore County, with the Western Maryland RR corridor serving as a primary axis for the region's mid-century expansion. The map highlights specialized campus environments such as the Hannah More Academy for Girls and Me Donogh Sch for Boys, alongside the Rosewood State Training Sch and Mt Wilson State Hospital. These large parcels of land, including the Gwynnbrook State Game Farm, suggest a landscape transitioning from rural estates to more organized suburban and institutional use.

Waterways like Gwynns Falls and Slade Run cut through the terrain, while the developing residential footprints of Reisterstown and Owings Mills are clearly visible. Regional heritage is further evidenced by several faith-based sites, from the Sacred Heart Ch to the Tifereth Israel Cem, reflecting the diverse social and cultural fabric of the area as it appeared in the years following World War II.