1911 Map of Emmitsburg

About this map

Emmitsburg stands as a primary hub within this borderland survey, where the rolling plains of Frederick County meet the steep eastern slopes of the Blue Mountain. The map reveals a landscape defined by its theological and educational institutions, most notably Mount St Marys and St Josephs Academy. A dense network of turnpikes and rail lines, including the Western Maryland RR and the Frederick RR, facilitate movement between established settlements like Thurmont and Woodsboro. Along the Monocacy River and its tributaries, numerous water-powered sites such as Eicholz Mill and Shyrocks Mill underscore the local milling economy. The presence of a Sanatorium near Sabillasville and the clustering of schools like Phillips Delight School provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing early twentieth-century social infrastructure in north-central Maryland.