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1894 Map of Relay

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Relay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1894
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1894

About this map

Elkridge Landing and the deep tidal waters of the Patapsco River anchor this late 19th-century study of the central Maryland corridor. The landscape is defined by its early rail dominance, with several competing lines including the Baltimore and Ohio RR and the Annapolis and Baltimore Short Line RR carving paths through the rolling terrain. Settlements like Glen Burnie, Linthicum, and Harmans appear as modest railroad stops or rural crossroads long before the suburban expansion of the modern era.

Along the shoreline, maritime industry and navigation are evident at Curtis Bay and the Ft. Carroll Light. The map captures unique local landmarks like Mt. Misery and St. Helena church, alongside historical landings such as Indian Ld. and Whitneys Ld. on the Magothy River. This survey offers a clear view of the transition from a river-based economy to a rail-centered infrastructure in Anne Arundel and Howard counties.