1969 Map of Sparrows Point, 1975 Print
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1969 Map of Sparrows Point

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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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.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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