1953 Map of Catoctin Furnace

About this map

Catoctin Furnace serves as a historic anchor for this landscape, reflecting the industrial heritage of the Catoctin Mountain Park region. The mapping details a transition from the wooded elevations of the City of Frederick Municipal Forest to the productive valley floor. Notable water management is visible through the Fishing Creek Reservoir and the Lewistown State Fish Hatchery, while the Western Maryland railroad corridor connects small stops like Red Hill Sta and Mountaindale Sta. The map captures the social infrastructure of the mid-century, documenting country congregations at Union Chapel and Mt Prospect Ch, alongside landmarks like the Hamburg Lookout Tower and Foxville Lookout Tower that overlook the steep ridges of Bobs Hill and Black Rock.