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1957 Map of Towson

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Towson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The expansive Loch Raven Reservoir dominates the northern half of this landscape, its fingers reaching toward Cambria and Blenheim while defining the geography of the surrounding valley. This era reveals the suburban densification of Baltimore County, where established communities like Lutherville and Timonium sit alongside newer developments such as Shetland Hills and Devonshire Forest. The map documents a significant concentration of institutions, including the sprawling grounds of Goucher College and Towson State Teachers College, as well as specialized facilities like the Sheppard-Pratt Hospital and Stella Maris Hospice.

Historically significant landmarks are preserved amidst this growth, notably the Hampton National Historical Site. The infrastructure of the period is marked by the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor and a network of arterial roads like York Road and Dulaney Valley Road, which channeled the mid-century expansion northward from Towson. Local life is further evidenced by numerous country churches, such as Mt Zion Ch and Poplar Grove Ch, and local schools like the Carroll Manor Sch.