1947 Map of Avilton, 1968 Print
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1947 Map of Avilton

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Mason and Dixon Line defines the northern boundary of this topographic study, separating Maryland from Pennsylvania along the high ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. The landscape is dominated by the steep parallel elevations of Meadow Mountain and Chestnut Ridge, with the National Pike cutting a historic east-west path across the center. Small rural communities like Avilton and Piney Grove serve as local anchors, while the southern reaches are occupied by the expansive Savage River State Forest. Along the western edge, the Casselman River winds through the valley, accompanied by the Casselman RR. Local life is recorded through family-named sites and rural institutions, including St Annes Ch, the Mt Zion Ch & Cem, and the Avilton Sch. The presence of the New Germany Rec Area and numerous runs, such as Poplar Lick Run and Twomile Run, highlight the region's transition into a protected recreational and forest landscape by the mid-20th century.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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