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1956 Map of Round Bay

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Round Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Severn River and Magothy River define this mid-century landscape of Anne Arundel County, where suburban expansion meets the deeply indented Chesapeake tidewater. The Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad cuts a straight line through the center of the sheet, connecting established settlements like Pasadena and Severna Park with the capital. Along the banks of Round Bay, a distinct pattern of residential development is visible in shoreline communities such as Herald Harbor and Linstead-on-the-Severn.

Further inland, the grounds of the Crownsville State Hospital occupy a significant portion of the southwestern quadrant. The map records a transition from traditional rural landmarks, such as Piney Grove Cem and John Wesley Ch, to the modern recreational character of the area, evidenced by the numerous beach communities like Manhattan Beach and Crystal Beach. Historic estates like Belvoir Manor and Rugby Hall sit alongside newer housing tracts, documenting the county's postwar growth.