1950 Map of Savage

About this map

The Little Patuxent River and Middle Patuxent River carve through this central Maryland landscape, defining the character of communities like Savage and Guilford at mid-century. This survey captures a specific era of institutional and infrastructure development in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, evidenced by the presence of the Maryland House of Correction, a Womens prison, and the FCC Monitoring Station. The map illustrates a rural landscape transitioning toward modernity, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Baltimore-Washington Express Highway intersect a network of older settlements such as Oakland Mills, Jonestown, and Waterloo. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through numerous spiritual and educational landmarks, from St Marys College and Trinity Preparatory School to the Rosa Bonheur Pet Cemetery. The Laurel Harness Racing Track near the southern boundary further highlights the varied land use of the period.