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1952 Map of Buckeystown

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Buckeystown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Buckeystown and the surrounding Maryland countryside reflect a mid-century landscape defined by the winding Monocacy River and the industrial heritage of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The map details a corridor of small settlements and agricultural landmarks, including Carrollton Manor and Adamstown, while highlighting specialized local industry through the Brick Kilns near Lime Kiln and the extensive Fish Hatchery network at Lilypons.

To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Sugar Loaf Mtn at the Frederick and Montgomery County line. Cultural and family history is preserved through numerous named landmarks such as Michaels Mill, St Josephs Cemetery, and rural education sites like Doubs School. The presence of the C & O Canal along the Potomac River at the map's southern edge anchors the region's historic transportation network, connecting the agricultural interior to the broader river commerce of the era.