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1944 Map of Catoctin Furnace

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Catoctin Furnace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Catoctin Furnace serves as a historic focal point at the base of the mountains in this mid-1940s survey. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the steep, wooded slopes of the Blue Ridge Summit and the agricultural valley to the east. Water management and conservation efforts are prominent, shown by the Fishing Creek Reservoir tucked into the highlands and the Lewistown State Fish Hatchery near the center of the sheet.

Transportation and infrastructure reflect an era of transition, with the Western Maryland railroad corridor connecting small stations and communities such as Red Hill Station, Lakeview Sta, and Mountaindale Sta. Educational and safety landmarks like the Philips Delight School and the Hamburg Fire Lookout Tower provide essential reference points for researchers tracing early twentieth-century rural development. The presence of numerous Fish Ponds and the Stevens Airport further illustrates the diverse land use in Frederick County during this period.