_Maryland State US Map PDF Vector Extended Exact High Detailed Street Road Map + Counties + Zipcodes editable Adobe PDF in layers

Printable PDF Vector Map of Maryland State Extended Version – US Extra High detailed State Plan scale 1:58526 full editable Adobe PDF Roads + Counties + ZipCodes Map in layers, scalable, text format  all names, 176 MB ZIP
Principal street names, ALL STREETS AND ROADS, Main Objects,  Counties, Zipcodes, addon layers – Cities / towns by population categories by layers. Map for design, printing, arts, projects, presentations, for architects, designers, and builders, business, logistics.
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Layers list Maryland State Roads Admin map:

1. Legend
2. Grids
3. Labels of roads
4. Addon layers – Cities by population categories + addon points
5. Points of airports
6. Names of airports
7. Names of places (city, hamlet, etc.)
8. Names of cities, towns, hamlets 2
9. Names of objects (hospitals, schools, parks, water)
10. Points of cities, towns, hamlets
11. Names of Main streets
12. Main Streets, roads.
13. Civil streets
14. Railroads
15. Waterways (lines)
16. Water objects (rivers, lakes, ponds) areas
17. Names of Counties
18. Names of States
19. Zipcodes areas
20. Zipcodes numbers
21. Counties areas
22. States areas
23. Color fills (parks, hospital areas, school areas, etc.)
24. Background and sea

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Maryland – Tactical AO Brief

1. AO OVERVIEW

• Shape & position: Small, irregular state wrapping around the north side of Washington, D.C., bridging the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Extends from Atlantic coastal plain through rolling Piedmont to the Appalachian ridges in the west.

• Strategic role:

  • Land bridge between Northeast megalopolis (NY–Philadelphia) and the South via I-95 and major rail.

  • Controls key access to Chesapeake Bay, a major maritime corridor.

  • Shares borders with DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware – dense boundary contact.

• Key zones:

  • Central urban belt: Baltimore–Washington corridor, dense, high-value targets and logistics.

  • Eastern Shore: Low, flat, agricultural, water-cut, limited major bridges.

  • Western MD: Narrow mountainous corridor – classic chokepoint terrain.

2. KEY TERRAIN & REGIONS

• Eastern Shore (east of Chesapeake Bay):

  • Very low relief, agriculture and wetlands.

  • Sparse settlements; long, exposed road stretches; limited crossings to main Maryland body via Bay Bridge (US-50/301).

• Central Piedmont (Baltimore–Washington axis):

  • Rolling hills, dense suburbs, multiple small river valleys.

  • Heavily built-up; complex urban terrain; high civilian presence.

• Western Maryland (Appalachians):

  • Ridges and narrow valleys (Allegheny, Blue Ridge).

  • Corridor funnels along I-70 / I-68 and rail lines – decisive avenues of approach and ambush points.

Key terrain features:

• Chesapeake Bay: Dominant water body, massive estuary bisecting the state.

• Appalachian ridges: Natural defensive lines and observation heights.

• Fall Line zone (around Baltimore–DC): Transition from hard rock to coastal plain; many crossings and urban nodes located here.

3. LINES OF COMMUNICATION (ROUTES)

Primary MSRs (Main Supply Routes)

• I-95:

  • Spine of the AO; runs NE–SW through Baltimore, connecting to DC area and on to Delaware/NY and Virginia.

  • Heavy civilian and freight traffic; multiple interchanges; high value, high vulnerability.

• I-695 (Baltimore Beltway):

  • Encircles Baltimore; key for lateral movement around the city and access to ports and industrial zones.

• I-495 / I-95 Capital Beltway (at DC border):

  • Critical ring around Washington, D.C. (Maryland + Virginia sectors).

  • Multiple river crossings of the Potomac; key bridges = potential strategic chokepoints.

• I-270:

  • Runs NW from the DC beltway through Rockville–Gaithersburg to Frederick.

  • Primary corridor into western Maryland, and to I-70.

• I-70:

  • East–west across central MD from Baltimore to Frederick and into the Appalachians, linking to I-68.

  • One of the two main westward land corridors.

• I-68:

  • Continues I-70 path through the western mountains to West Virginia.

  • Narrow, terrain-constrained route; vulnerable to blockage and interdiction.

• I-83:

  • Runs north from Baltimore to Pennsylvania (toward York/Harrisburg).

  • Secondary but important axis from the port to inland.

Key ASRs (Alternative / Secondary Routes)

• US-50 / US-301:

  • East–west from DC area across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Eastern Shore and Ocean City.

  • Bay Bridge is a critical, fragile node – single major crossing for that sector.

• US-40 (historic National Road):

  • Roughly parallels I-70 through central MD, often runs through older town centers. Useful if interstates are degraded.

• Numerous state routes (e.g., MD-295 Baltimore–Washington Parkway, MD-32, MD-97) braid the central urban/suburban AO, enabling maneuver but also creating congestion and complexity.

4. URBAN AREAS & HUMAN TERRAIN

Major Urban Nodes

• Baltimore:

  • Largest city; port and industrial hub on Patapsco River / upper Chesapeake.

  • Intense urban density, mixed high-rise and rowhouse districts, significant socio-economic contrasts.

  • Key assets: Port facilities, rail yards, interstates, hospitals, universities, port-adjacent industry.

• Washington Suburbs (Maryland side):

  • Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, College Park, Greenbelt, Bowie and others.

  • High income, highly educated population; many federal agencies, contractors, and tech/biotech facilities.

  • Very dense transport and communication web.

• Frederick:

  • Mid-sized city at crossroads of I-70 and I-270; gateway to western MD.

  • Mix of historic core and modern sprawl, close to military and federal installations.

• Hagerstown:

  • Logistics node in western corridor (I-70/I-81).

  • Strong presence of trucking and warehousing.

• Salisbury & Eastern Shore towns (e.g., Easton, Cambridge):

  • Smaller urban centers servicing agriculture, fishing, and tourism.

Demography & Human Terrain

• Population: ~6+ million, majority living in urban/suburban belts.

• Ethnic composition:

  • Large African-American communities, particularly in Baltimore and Prince George’s County.

  • Significant White, Latino, and Asian populations, especially in DC suburbs.

• Socio-economic profile:

  • One of the higher-income states overall, but with sharp disparities (wealthy DC suburbs vs. distressed pockets in Baltimore and some rural areas).

• Civil environment:

  • High density of critical institutions: federal agencies, research labs, military facilities, universities, hospitals.

  • Expect strong law-enforcement presence, surveillance coverage, and rapid information spread.

5. HYDROGRAPHY & WATER RESOURCES

• Chesapeake Bay:

  • Central hydrological axis. Multiple tidal rivers feed into it.

  • Shores are indented with inlets, marshes, and peninsulas – complex littoral zone, ideal for small craft but difficult for heavy mechanized movement.

• Major Rivers:

  • Potomac River: Forms much of the southern border with Virginia and DC; broad, partly navigable. Key bridges and crossings are high-value targets.

  • Susquehanna River: Enters from Pennsylvania into northern Chesapeake; strong flow, limited crossing points.

  • Patapsco River: Cuts into the Baltimore area; port and shipping axis.

  • Patuxent, Monocacy, Choptank, Pocomoke and numerous smaller rivers and creeks divide the AO, especially in the east.

• Hydrological implications:

  • Frequent wetlands and floodplains; off-road movement for heavy units restricted in many low-lying coastal and riverine zones.

  • Multiple dams and reservoirs (e.g., Liberty, Loch Raven) near urban areas – potential strategic infrastructure and water supply.

6. TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

• Ports:

  • Port of Baltimore: Deep-water seaport with container terminals, auto and roll-on/roll-off operations, bulk cargo. Major entry/exit node for heavy materiel.

• Air:

  • Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): Primary commercial and cargo hub between Baltimore and DC.

  • Secondary regional airports near Hagerstown, Salisbury, etc.

  • Numerous smaller airfields and heliports supporting general aviation, medevac, and government activity.

• Rail:

  • Amtrak Northeast Corridor passes through Baltimore and DC, tunneled and bridged in multiple locations – critical for high-speed passenger movement.

  • MARC commuter rail links Baltimore, DC, and outer suburbs.

  • Freight rail (CSX, Norfolk Southern) corridors parallel major highways and rivers; many yards around Baltimore, Hagerstown, and central MD.

• Transit:

  • Local transit systems in Baltimore (light rail, subway, buses) and extensive bus/metro networks tied into the DC region.

  • High reliance on private vehicles; highways frequently congested – especially around Baltimore and DC at peak hours.

• Energy & comms:

  • Dense grid of substations, transmission lines, and telecom hubs in central corridor.

  • Coastal wind, solar, and some legacy industrial sites scattered across the state.

7. CLIMATE & WEATHER

• Type: Humid continental / subtropical transition.

• Winters: Cool to cold; snow and ice events possible, especially inland and in western mountains.

• Summers: Hot, humid, frequent thunderstorms; heat stress likely in urban operations.

• Storm threats:

  • Remnants of Atlantic hurricanes and tropical storms can bring heavy rain, coastal flooding along the Chesapeake and low-lying areas.

  • Fog along rivers and Bay can degrade visibility and air/sea ops.

8. KEY INSTALLATIONS & NODES (HIGH INTEREST)

(Not exhaustive, focus on types rather than naming every facility.)

• Military & federal:

  • Army, NSA, and other federal installations in and around central Maryland and the DC border.

  • Numerous research labs, intelligence sites, and secure communications nodes.

• Industrial:

  • Port-adjacent heavy industry, fuel terminals, and chemical facilities near Baltimore.

  • Distribution warehouses along I-95, I-70, and I-81 corridors.

• Civil infrastructure:

  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge, major Potomac bridges, rail tunnels/bridges around Baltimore and DC, major power plants and substations.

9. RISKS, HAZARDS, AND CONSTRAINTS

• Urban density:

  • Collateral damage risk extremely high in Baltimore–DC corridor.

  • Complex vertical and subterranean terrain (tunnels, subways, parking structures).

• Chokepoints:

  • Limited major crossings over the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac, and Susquehanna – easy to disrupt, hard to replace.

  • Western Maryland corridor narrowed by terrain; few alternate routes.

• Environmental:

  • Flood risk in coastal and riverine lowlands.

  • Wetlands and soft ground limit heavy maneuver off-road.

• Civil considerations:

  • High concentration of politically sensitive sites, media, and federal institutions.

  • Operations will be under intense domestic and international scrutiny.

10. COMMAND TAKEAWAYS

1. Control the corridors: I-95, I-270–I-70–I-68, and US-50/301 plus associated rail lines form the skeleton of movement; losing them fractures operational reach.

2. Respect the water: Chesapeake Bay and its rivers are both barrier and avenue. Bridge nodes are decisive; amphibious and small-craft capability is a major force multiplier.

3. Urban dominance is key: Baltimore and the DC-adjacent suburbs contain most of the state’s population, infrastructure, and strategic targets. Expect dense, complex, politically constrained operations.

4. Use the high ground: Western ridges and central uplands provide observation and control over MSRs; ideal for sensors, comms, and overwatch.

5. Civil–military dynamics: Expect highly capable local authorities, strong law enforcement, and a well-connected population. Information ops and precision in targeting are non-optional.