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1944 Map of West River

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of West River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The coastal landscapes of Anne Arundel County are defined by deep inlets and thriving maritime communities in this mid-century survey. Along the shores of the West River and Rhode River, established settlements like Galesville and Shadyside serve as focal points for local commerce and navigation, supported by infrastructure such as the Hartge Boat Yard and various aids like the West River Inner Lt 4. The map reveals a dense network of social foundations, including the Southern HS, Lothian Sch, and numerous congregations such as St Pauls Ch and Owensville Church.

Further south toward Herring Bay, the transition from agricultural land to waterfront development becomes evident in places like Fairhaven and Franklin Manor. Genealogists will find particular value in the clearly marked Franklin Ch and Cem and St Marks Ch and Cem. The terrain is characterized by prominent coastal features like Dutchman Pt and Horseshoe Pt, alongside the inland elevation of Marriott Hill.