1923 Map of Rockville

About this map

Rockville and the surrounding Maryland countryside are captured here in a transition between rural agrarian roots and the early growth of suburban communities. The regional landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which threads through key stops like Gaithersburg and the religious retreat grounds of Washington Grove. To the south, transportation is further augmented by the Georgetown and Rockville Electric Railroad, indicating the increasing connectivity toward the national capital. The map details an intricate network of waterways such as Great Seneca Creek and Cabin John Creek, alongside local landmarks like the Montgomery Country Club. Smaller settlements such as Sandy Spring, Brookeville, and Olney anchor the northern reaches of the county, connected by historic thoroughfares like the Frederick Road and Piney Meeting House Road.