Loading map...

1945 Map of Rockville

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Rockville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Rockville serves as the focal point for this mid-1940s landscape, illustrating the transition from rural Montgomery County to a burgeoning suburban hub. The town is anchored by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor, which links smaller outlying communities such as Beantown, Westmore, and Derwood. To the west, the terrain remains dominated by extensive creek systems like Muddy Branch and Watts Branch, while the southwestern edge is defined by the Potomac River.

Along the riverfront, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned) reflects the era's shift in transportation, with Swains Lock and Great Falls marking significant landmarks. Local institutions and community centers are well-represented, including Scotland Sch, Evergreen Ch, and the Bradley Hills Country Club. The map also captures specialized land uses of the time, such as Congressional Airport and Radio Sta WMAL, providing a detailed view of the regional infrastructure before the major postwar expansion.