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2014 Map of Sykesville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sykesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The South Branch Patapsco River and its numerous tributaries define the landscape of this Maryland corridor as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a densely settled region transitioning between Sykesville and Eldersburg, where historic centers like Marriottsville and Woodstock are surrounded by modern residential estates such as Patapsco Estates and River Park Estates.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of several burial grounds, including Springfield Cem and Saint Josephs Cem near the town center, and the larger Crestlawn Cem to the south. The complex drainage of the Piedmont is visible through the courses of the Little Patuxent River and Middle Patuxent River, which weave through suburban clusters like Everlea and Brosne. The intersection of county boundaries—Carroll, Howard, and Baltimore—highlights the administrative geography of this rapidly developing suburban landscape.