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1951 Map of Rockville

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Rockville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Rockville serves as the central hub for this mid-century portrait of Montgomery County, Maryland, where the post-war suburban shift begins to redefine the landscape. Major transit routes like Viers Mill Rd, Rockville Pike, and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor illustrate the community's connection to the broader region. Along the western edge, the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned) represent the earlier industrial and transport era, now giving way to residential developments like Pine Knolls and Willerburn Acres.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific community anchors, from the Scotland Sch and Zion Ch to long-standing family landmarks like Bells Mill and Campbell Corner. The map also captures specialized land uses of the era, including the Congressional Airport, the Bethesda Country Club, and the Radio Sta WMAL, providing a clear record of the area's infrastructure before it was fully absorbed into the greater Washington metropolitan area.