BOOKS

THE HAL SHARP BOOK
Based on a personal survey of the area and extensive research into primary sources, Hal Sharp has written an exciting history of the Patapsco River valley in its role as the Cradle of the Industrial Revolution in Maryland. The book is beautifully illustrated and published by the Maryland Historical Society in 2001. The project has been supported by the Friends of Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway and made possible by grants and contributions from the Maryland Historical Trust, Celebration 2000, and others.

Catonsville 1880 to 1940, From Village to Suburb by
Joseph Arnold and Ed Orser.

Catonsville - Images of America by Marsha Wight Wise



REPORTS

Stream Recon Reports

FPVHG has been conducting stream recons in the various sub-watersheds of the lower Patapsco Valley for the past several years. Our initial efforts have centered on detecting environmental problem areas on the Baltimore County side of the River for either the County or our organization to solve. We hope to begin doing the same type of recons in Howard County in the near future. The recons help both the counties and FPVHG to prioritize their work efforts.

Baltimore County (from north to south)

Cedar Run

Cedar Run Recon - 2Feb08 (32Kb pdf)

Miller Run

Miller Run Recon - 21Jun06 (35Kb pdf)

Miller Run -Rockhaven Recon - 6Jun07 (18Kb pdf)

Coopers Run

Thistle Branch

Thistle Recon - 2Jun07 (40Kb pdf)

Sawmill Branch

Bull Run

Soapstone Branch

SoapStone Branch Recon - 26Aug06 (26Kb pdf)

Herbert Run

    west branch

    Herbert Run Confluence Point Recon - 17Jun06 (5.4Mb pdf)

    east branch

    Herbert Run - Edmonson Ave Recon - 2Oct07 (18Kb pdf)

Howard County (from north to south)

Sucker Branch

Tiber - Hudson

Bonnie Branch

Rockburn Branch

Deep Run