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1952 Map of Buckeystown

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Buckeystown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Monocacy River winds through this Maryland landscape, shaping a corridor of agriculture and early industry in Frederick County. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad network serves as a primary artery for the region, connecting hubs like Buckeystown Station and Frederick Junction. Settlement patterns are defined by small crossroads and industrial sites, including the Brick Kilns near the river and the specialized operations at Lilypons, noted for its Fish Hatchery.

To the south, the prominent rise of Sugar Loaf Mtn overlooks a terrain dotted with family and parish landmarks such as Cem St Josephs Carrollton Manor and the Doubs Sch. Along the southwestern edge, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal follows the Potomac River, marking the historic transportation boundary between Maryland and Virginia. The map details a transition from river-bottom industry to the upland farms of Hope Hill and Flint Hill.