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1957 Map of Savage

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Savage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Little Patuxent River and Middle Patuxent River converge north of Savage, shaping a landscape of mid-century Maryland crossroads and growing institutional footprints. This 1957 field-checked survey captures the area just as suburban development began to intersect with long-standing agricultural and industrial sites. To the south, the Laurel Harness Racing Track and the sprawling grounds of the Maryland House of Correction near Jessup anchor the map.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks and faith centers, such as Maple Grove Ch, Wesley Chapel, and the uniquely named Rosa Bonheur Pet Cemetery. The presence of the FCC Monitoring Station and various gravel pits indicates the diverse land use of the era, while the Baltimore And Ohio railroad line serves as a critical transport artery through the Howard Co and Anne Arundel Co borderlands.