1953 Map of Urbana

About this map

Hyattstown and Urbana anchor this mid-century portrait of the rural corridor straddling the Frederick Co Montgomery Co line. The northern edge is defined by the heavy rail infrastructure of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which passes through Ijamsville and Monrovia. This era captures the landscape before modern interstate expansion transformed the region, showing a network of established country roads like Reels Mill Road and Ball Road connecting small farming communities and local landmarks. Faith and education are central to the settlement pattern, evidenced by the Ebenezer Sch and various congregations such as German Brethren Ch and Montgomery Chapel. Waterways like Bush Creek, Bennett Creek, and Little Bennett Creek wind through the hills, while specialized sites like the Sanitarium near Ijamsville reflect the area's diverse 20th-century history.