1949 Map of Round Bay

About this map

Severna Park and its surrounding communities along the Severn River reflect the mid-century suburbanization of Anne Arundel County. The landscape is defined by its deep relationship with the water, as seen in the dense cluster of shoreline developments like Herald Harbor, Sherwood Forest, and Manhattan Beach. Inland, the Governor Ritchie Highway serves as the primary artery, cutting through settlements such as Pasadena and Robinson. This era captures the transition of the region from rural landholdings like Belvoir Manor and Carrollton Manor into a series of residential enclaves.