1952 Map of Andersonburg

About this map

Sherman Creek meanders through the northern valley of Perry County, shaping a landscape defined by parallel ridges and narrow gaps. During the mid-20th century, small agricultural settlements like Andersonburg and Bixler served as local hubs, connected by an Old RR Grade that traces the valley floor near the base of Sherman Ridge. This period of the 1950s, updated through the 1970s, shows a rural community anchored by institutions like St Paul Church and Clarks School, while the southern reaches are dominated by the heavily timbered slopes of Tuscarora State Forest. The geography is marked by the sharp rise of Tuscarora Mountain and Blue Mountain, where Doubling Gap provides a natural passage across the Cumberland County line. For those researching local history, the map includes family-named landmarks and the site of Fort Robertson near Limestone Ridge.