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1957 Map of South River

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of South River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Annapolis serves as the focal point of this coastal landscape, situated where Weems Creek, College Creek, and Spa Creek meet the surrounding waterways. The mid-century development of the Maryland capital is evident in neighborhoods like Germantown, Parole, and Admiral Heights, while the suburban expansion reaches south toward Edgewater and the peninsula communities of Sylvan Shores and Woodland Beach. This 1957 survey, with revisions through the late 1970s, captures a transitional period for Anne Arundel County, showing the proximity of the Maryland Lee Airport to the growing residential tracts.

The intricate shoreline of South River and Rhode River is dotted with numerous points and landings, such as Porter Point and Larrimore Point. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies several significant burial grounds, including Brewer Hill Cem, St Marys Cemetery, and All Hallows Cem, alongside educational landmarks like Bates High Sch and Germantown Sch. The presence of Camp Letts and Camp St Vincent de Paul reflects the region's long-standing use for recreation and seasonal camps.