1957 Map of Savage

About this map

The Little Patuxent River and Middle Patuxent River converge south of Guilford, anchoring a landscape in mid-century transition. This period shows the early outlines of planned development in Columbia and Oakland Mills, contrasted against established rural settlements like Simpsonville and Savage. The southeastern portion of the map is dominated by a complex of institutional and military land use, including the Maryland House of Correction, the Womens Prison, and the northern edge of the Fort George G Meade Military Res. Notable cultural landmarks of the era are visible, such as the Laurel Harness Racing Track and the unique Rosa Bonheur Pet Cemetery. The rail infrastructure of the Baltimore and Ohio and Washington and Baltimore lines provides a clear view of the transportation corridors that shaped Howard and Anne Arundel counties before the full impact of modern suburban expansion.