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1944 Map of Relay

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Relay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Patapsco River carves a deep valley through the heart of this region, serving as a natural boundary between Baltimore, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties. Along its banks, the industrial and transport character of the mid-1940s is evident, from the Distilleries near Relay to the heavy rail presence of the Baltimore and Ohio RR and Pennsylvania RR. The landscape transitions from the wooded slopes of Patapsco State Park to the emerging suburban patterns of Halethorpe and Lansdowne.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous community landmarks, including the Maryland Training School for Girls near Glen Burnie and several historic congregations such as Old Trinity Church and Gaines Church. The map also meticulously records numerous burial grounds, including the United Hebrew Cemetery and Saints Rest Cemetery, reflecting the diverse cultural and religious heritage of the Baltimore outskirts during this era.