1944 Map of Sparrows Point

About this map

Industrial infrastructure and maritime defenses define the shoreline where the Patapsco River meets the Chesapeake Bay during the mid-1940s. The massive complex at Sparrows Point, marked by prominent Chimneys and served by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, stands as a dominant feature of the local economy. To the south, military and navigational landmarks including Fort Howard, Fort Smallwood, and an Old Lighthouse at North Point illustrate the strategic importance of the mouth of the harbor. Residential life is concentrated in pockets such as Edgemere and Lodge Forest, supported by local institutions like New Hope Ch and the Community Chapel. The peninsula is deeply indented by tidal waters like Bear Creek and Jones Creek, while recreational spots like Bay Shore Park and the Golf Course provide a contrast to the heavy industry at the water's edge.