As the map on the back cover of the 1982-83 UMBC Student Directory shows, buildings were traditionally named for their function (e.g. Lecture Hall 1 or Chemistry/Physics); the dormitories were named for Maryland bodies of water (e.g. Susquehanna Hall) or for miscellaneous reasons (e.g. West Hill Apartments which are actually located on the east side of campus). University Publications, maps; directories, 8.5 x 11.
Campus map, UMBC Student Directory 1982-1983, UPUB D2-001.