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1965 Map of Upper Marlboro

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Upper Marlboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Andrews Air Force Base dominates the western landscape of this mid-century Prince George’s County survey, illustrating the significant military footprint near the nation's capital. While suburban expansion is evident in settlements like Forestville, Mellwood, and Clinton Heights, the eastern half of the map retains a distinctly agrarian character. This rural history is anchored by the University of Maryland Tobacco Experimental Farm and the historic county seat of Upper Marlboro, situated near the winding Western Branch.

The map traces the Penn Central rail line and numerous smaller watercourses such as Piscataway Creek and Charles Branch. Local educational and religious heritage is well-documented through landmarks like Frederick Sasscer High Sch, St Barnabas Ch, and St Marys Ch. The presence of the Rosaryville State Park and Dower House Pond highlights preserved green spaces amid the region's steady transition toward a more developed suburban corridor.