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1956 Map of Rockville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Rockville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor defines the mid-century growth of Rockville, serving as a backbone for industrial and institutional development. This era captures the city's suburban evolution, evidenced by a dense network of educational facilities like Lincoln Jr High Sch and Carver High Sch, alongside civic landmarks including the Courthouse and City Hall. To the east, the Congressional Airport represents a vanishing era of early aviation before modern expansion reshaped the county's transit landscape.

Moving southwest toward the Potomac River, the terrain transitions to a series of developing estates and historic enclaves. Settlements such as Potomac and Scotland are connected by arterial roads like River Road and Seven Locks Road. The preservation of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal along the riverbank contrasts with the emerging residential subdivisions like Williamsburg Estates and Bradley Hills, illustrating the post-war shift from rural farmsteads to suburban living.