1950 Map of Savage

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The Little Patuxent River winds through this mid-century landscape, anchoring the mill town of Savage and the early developments of Columbia. At this time, the region is a patchwork of rural holdings and institutional grounds, including the Maryland House of Correction and a Womens prison near Jessup. Notable landmarks like the Laurel Harness Racing Track and the FCC Monitoring Station reflect the diverse uses of the land before the massive suburban expansion of later decades.