Loading map...

1957 Map of Savage

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Savage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Savage and Jessup anchor this landscape during a period of significant institutional and residential expansion along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The map reveals a dense network of civic and religious life, from the Pallottine Mission House to numerous local congregations like Wesley Chapel and Asbury Ch. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by state and federal facilities, including the Maryland House of Correction, the Womens Prison, and the northern edge of Fort George G Meade Military Res.

Tracing the path of the Little Patuxent River and Middle Patuxent River, one finds a transition from rural crossroads like Simpsonville and Pfeiffer Corners to burgeoning suburban developments. Distinctive landmarks such as the Laurel Harness Racing Track and the unique Rosa Bonheur Pet Cemetery provide unique points of interest. The area's industrial roots remain visible through scattered Gravel Pit operations, while the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor continues to serve as a vital transit artery for the region.