How do I check whether my site or heritage project is in the heritage area?

Many people may be wondering how to check whether their heritage site or proposed project is located within the heritage area’s approved boundaries (these were expanded in April 2021). Here is the tool to use! Go to Medusa, Maryland’s Cultural Resources Information System, https://apps.mht.maryland.gov/medusa/ In the left sidebar, click on “Layers”. One of the choices is “Other MHT Base Data.” Click on the arrow to the right within this box. Wait until the sublayer “Maryland Heritage Areas” is visible, then click that box to select this layer. Wait until the … Continue reading How do I check whether my site or heritage project is in the heritage area?