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1953 Map of Catoctin Furnace

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Catoctin Furnace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Catoctin Mountain dominates the western half of this 1950s terrain study, its heavily forested slopes designated as the Catoctin Recreational Demonstration Area. This upland wilderness, marked by rocky outcrops like Bear Cat Rock and Bobs Hill, contrasts sharply with the agricultural valley to the east. Along the mountain's edge, the historic settlement of Catoctin Furnace sits near the Western Maryland railroad line, which served the industrial and agricultural interests of the region.

The landscape is defined by an extensive network of water resources, including the Fishing Creek Reservoir and numerous clusters of Fish Ponds near Lewistown. Small rail stops such as Creagerstown Sta and Lake View Sta indicate the importance of the railroad to local commerce during this era. Rural life is further mapped through landmarks like Mt Prospect Ch, Union Chapel, and the community of Graceham in the northeast.