2023 Map of Catoctin Furnace

About this map

Catoctin Mountain Park and the high ridges of Catoctin Mtn dominate the western half of this map, where landmarks like Cat Rock and Bobs Hill rise above the Fishing-Er Reservoir. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the heavily forested slopes of the Blue Ridge to the lower, more developed Frederick Valley. The community of Thurmont sits at the northern edge, a regional hub where Big Hunting Creek passes through the valley floor. To the south, the industrial heritage of the area is anchored by Catoctin Furnace, while the agricultural character of the valley is evident around Lewistown and Utica. Water management is a key theme, visible in the Fish Hatchery and the numerous small runs like Little Hunting Creek and Sandy Run that drain toward the Monocacy River.