1938 Map of Upper Marlboro

About this map

Upper Marlboro serves as the focal point for this survey of Prince George’s County, Maryland, captured during a period of transition as the capital’s eastern suburbs began to expand. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Western Branch and its tributaries, such as Collington Branch and Horsepen Branch, which shaped the early settlement patterns of the region. Local heritage is preserved in the numerous named church communities, including Holy Trinity Ch and St Barnabas Ch, alongside small rural schools like the Brown Sch. Transportation networks of the era are clearly delineated, from the legacy of the Pennsylvania railroad line and its connection at Croom Sta to the emerging arterial routes like the Defense Highway and Marlboro Pike, which would eventually facilitate the heavy growth of the mid-20th century.