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1944 Map of Rockville

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Rockville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Potomac River forms the southwestern edge of this landscape, which transitions from rural Montgomery County farmland into early suburban development. Small crossroads like Laytonsville, Sunshine, and Unity dot the northern reaches, while the Baltimore and Ohio RR serves as a primary transit spine through Gaithersburg and Rockville. A notable concentration of mid-century infrastructure is visible near the southern border, including the sprawling grounds of the Naval Medical Center and the Georgetown Preparatory Sch.

Social and civic life of the 1940s is reflected in the placement of landmarks such as the Montgomery General Hospital near Olney and several recreational hubs like the Manor Country Club and Congressional Airport. The eastern edge is defined by the Patuxent River and the newly formed Tridelphia Reservoir, created by the Brighton Dam, marking a significant shift in the local water and power landscape.