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2014 Map of Catoctin Furnace

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Catoctin Furnace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Thurmont and the surrounding Frederick County foothills are defined by the steep elevation of Catoctin Mountain Park, where the ridge line drops sharply toward the Monocacy River valley. The namesake industrial site at Catoctin Furnace remains a central landmark, illustrating the area's heritage of iron production and early settlement. To the east, the terrain transitions into agricultural land dotted with small communities like Graceham and Lewistown, connected by a network of rural routes such as Old Frederick Rd and Lewistown Rd.

Hydrography plays a critical role in the landscape, from the Fishing Cr Reservoir tucked into the mountain hollows to the Monocacy River on the southeastern edge. Notable local history sites include the Utica Covered Bridge and several family or community burial grounds like Saint Pauls Cem and Graceham Cem. The map also captures several mountain landmarks, including Bobs Hill, Black Rock, and the Foxville Lookout Tower, which provide vantage points over the varied Maryland terrain.