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1957 Map of South River

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of South River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The tidal estuary of the South River dominates this mid-century survey, illustrating the suburban expansion and maritime character surrounding Annapolis during the late 1950s. The map captures the city's southwestern fringe, including West Annapolis and the developing residential clusters of Parole and Admiral Heights. This era of transition is evident in the landscape, where an abandoned reservoir near Oak Court sits in contrast to the modern footprint of the Drive-in Theater and the broadcast presence of Radio Towers (WNAV).

Along the jagged shoreline, countless points and coves define the local geography, from Beards Point to Mayo Point. Further south, the landscape softens into the Mill Swamp and Muddy Creek drainage, while established community anchors like All Hallows Ch and Hopes Chapel provide genealogical focal points. The map also documents educational and recreational hubs such as Bates High School and waterfront retreats like Camp Letts on the Rhode River.