1969 Map of Sparrows Point

About this map

Industrial infrastructure and maritime access dominate this coastal Maryland landscape, where the heavy works of Sparrows Point sit at the confluence of Bear Creek and the Patapsco River. The 1974 photorevisions highlight the expanding transportation network, including the Peninsula Expressway and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad which served the local manufacturing hubs. Across the water on Back River Neck and Hog Neck, the environment shifts to residential communities like Edgemere and Bayside Beach. Notable local institutions are clearly mapped, from the Sparrows Point High Sch to the expansive Fort Howard Veterans Hospital at the tip of the peninsula. Coastal life is evidenced by numerous recreation spots such as Venice on the Bay and Paradise Beach, while the Brewerton Channel serves as a vital artery for Chesapeake shipping.