1953 Map of Catoctin Furnace

About this map

Catoctin Recreational Demonstration Area dominates the western half of this Frederick County landscape, where the ridges of Bobs Hill and Black Rock overlook the valley floor. The map documents a transition in land use, showing the protected forested heights alongside the industrial and agricultural heritage of the lowlands. Near the center, the settlement of Catoctin Furnace stands near numerous fish ponds and the Western Maryland railroad line. The eastern portion of the sheet is marked by a network of creeks, including Hunting Creek and Little Hunting Creek, which flow toward the Monocacy River. Local landmarks such as Devilbiss Bridge and several small rail stations like Lake View Sta and Creagerstown Sta illustrate the mid-century transportation and community infrastructure before the expansion of modern highways. This edition includes purple revisions from 1971, offering a layered view of development alongside older sites like Mt Prospect Ch.