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1934 Map of Upper Marlboro

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Upper Marlboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Prince George's County at the height of the Great Depression is characterized by its emerging suburban crossroads and established agricultural land. The eastern edge of the District of Columbia is marked by developing communities like Seat Pleasant and Forestville, while the county seat of Upper Marlboro serves as the focal point for the surrounding rural districts. The landscape is segmented into numbered electoral or taxing districts, including No 14 Bowie and No 15 Mellwood, revealing a structured local governance of the era.

Transportation corridors including the Pennsylvania Railroad and the newly constructed Defense Highway facilitate movement between the capital and the Chesapeake. Local heritage is deeply rooted in landmarks such as Holy Trinity Ch and St Barnabas Ch, alongside small rural schools like Collington Sch and Brown Sch. The topography is defined by the drainage of the Western Branch and Piscataway Creek, shaping the placement of long-standing settlements like Rosaryville and Woodyard.