1953 Map of Urbana

About this map

Hyattstown and Urbana anchor this mid-century survey of the Maryland countryside, where the landscape transitions across the Frederick Co Montgomery Co line. The northern portion of the map is defined by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor, serving small rail-side settlements like Ijamsville and Monrovia. This era shows a community in flux, with major road improvements labeled Under Construction beginning to bypass traditional crossroads. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural infrastructure, from the German Brethren Ch near the banks of Bush Creek to the Ebenezer Sch and Montgomery Chapel. The presence of Fountain Mills and Reels Mill points to an earlier water-powered economy along Bennett Creek and its tributaries, while family-named landmarks like Mussetter Road and Ball Road reflect the generational landholdings of the Piedmont region.