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1955 Map of Clear Spring

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Clear Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Mason and Dixon Line serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, dividing the ridge-and-valley landscape between Maryland and Pennsylvania. The terrain is dominated by a series of parallel ridges, including Fairview Mountain and Sword Mountain, which funnel drainage into Little Conococheague Creek. Cultural development is concentrated along the National Pike and the historic Mercersburg Road, where small rural communities and family landmarks such as the Cushwa Cem appear.

Scientific and conservation efforts are evident in the presence of the James Hopkins University Geological Research Center and the Indian Springs Wildlife Demonstration Area. Small ecclesiastical outposts like St Clements Chapel and St Pauls Ch dot the lowland valleys, while topographic curiosities like The Punchbowl highlight the complex geology that researchers were actively studying during this era.