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1954 Map of Washington West

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Washington West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Washington emerges as a dense industrial and transit hub in this mid-century survey, flanked by the sprawling residential and commercial districts of Tylerdale and Gabby Heights. The landscape reflects a complex transition between urban infrastructure and the surrounding rural townships, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors heavy industrial activity near the Arden Mines and a large Sewage Disposal plant. This era of development is marked by significant institutional presence, ranging from the Childrens Home and County Home near Arden to the civic core's numerous ward schools like Seventh Ward Sch.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain of Canton and Buffalo townships is dotted with smaller settlements such as Wolfdale and Finney. The map documents a functional landscape of agriculture and utility, featuring a prominent Racetrack, the Washington County Airport, and the tiered water system of Reservoir No. 1 through Reservoir No. 4. Local landmarks like the Brewster House and Buffalo Grange provide specific points of interest for genealogical research and local history.