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1911 Map of Emmitsburg

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Emmitsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

The Monocacy River and its numerous tributaries, including Toms Creek and Owens Creek, define the agricultural and industrial landscape of northern Frederick County during the early twentieth century. This area, surveyed by Frank Sutton and J.H. Wheat, shows a densely settled region anchored by the educational institutions of St Josephs Academy and Mount St Marys. The western boundary is dominated by the steep rises of Eagle Mountain and Catoctin Hollow, while the lowlands are interconnected by the Western Maryland Railway and the Washington Frederick Ry.

A legacy of milling and early industry is evident in the numerous structures along the waterways, such as Utica Mills, Eicholz Mill, and Highland Mill. Unusual landmarks like the Coppermine near Zora and the State Sanatorium near Sabillasville highlight the varied economic and social functions of the Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands. Historic transportation routes like the Frederick Turnpike and the Emmitsburg Road facilitate movement between established rural hubs like Thurmont, Woodsboro, and Rocky Ridge.