1945 Map of Woodbine

About this map

Baltimore and Ohio rail lines follow the winding course of the Patapsco River along the northern boundary of this mid-1940s landscape. This area, spanning the borders of Carroll, Howard, and Montgomery Counties, is defined by a network of agricultural settlements and water-powered history. Several historic milling sites are recorded, including Carrs Mill, Hipsleys Mill, and Roxbury Mills, indicating the importance of local waterways like Cattail Creek and the Patuxent River to the rural economy. In the central and southern portions of the map, the terrain is dotted with small communities such as Lisbon, Cooksville, and Glenwood, connected by a developing road system that includes an early marked 4 Lane highway. This survey captures the region just as post-war infrastructure began to reach these established Piedmont farming towns.