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1953 Map of Bay View

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bay View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Mason and Dixon Line serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, dividing Chester County, Pennsylvania, from Cecil County, Maryland. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage of Northeast Creek and Little Elk Creek, where rural settlements like Blueball, Calvert, and Lewisville are connected by a network of local roads. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Baltimore and Ohio rail line cuts through the terrain near Eder, illustrating the corridor's role in regional transport.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of community landmarks. Numerous rural houses of worship, such as Mt Olivet Ch and Rock Ch, are documented alongside burial grounds like Rosebank Cem and Leeds Cem. The topographic relief is highlighted by the Pleasant Hill Lookout Tower standing atop Egg Hill, providing a distinct landmark overlooking the Maryland countryside.