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1952 Map of Buckeystown

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Buckeystown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Monocacy River winds through the heart of this landscape, anchoring a Maryland countryside defined by historic estates and rural hamlets in the mid-20th century. Established rail corridors like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad link the agricultural and industrial hubs of Adamstown, Doubs, and Buckeystown. Notable landmarks like the expansive Carrollton Manor and the St Josephs Ch suggest the deep-rooted social fabric of the region.

To the south, the terrain rises toward the distinctive summit of Sugar Loaf Mtn, overlooking the confluence of the Monocacy and the Potomac River. The riverbanks feature unique sites such as Lilypons and its Fish Hatchery, while the western edge is bounded by the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This era’s map also documents essential community structures like the Doubs Sch and Bells Chapel, alongside the legacy of local milling at Greenfield Mills.