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1949 Map of Round Bay

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Round Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Severn River and Magothy River define this mid-century landscape of Anne Arundel County, where suburban development began to intersect with established waterfront estates. The Baltimore and Annapolis RR runs through the center of the sheet, connecting towns like Severna Park and Pasadena. This transit corridor, flanked by the Annapolis and Baltimore Ritchie Highway, facilitated the growth of communities like Carrollton Manor and Herald Harbor.

Along the indented shoreline, numerous landings such as Indian Landing and Whitney Landing suggest a history of water-based commerce and travel. Land-locked landmarks include the Magothy School and Waterbury School, providing essential locations for genealogists. The map also captures several wooded residential enclaves such as Sherwood Forest and Epping Forest, as well as the prominent St Helena Island situated in the waters of Round Bay.