1911 Map of Emmitsburg

About this map

Emmitsburg and the surrounding borderlands of Frederick County and Adams County are defined by the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge and a dense network of early 20th-century rural infrastructure. The Western Maryland Railroad winds through the hills, connecting mountain settlements like Blue Ridge Summit and Sabillasville to valley towns. The landscape is dotted with small-scale industrial sites and educational anchors, such as St Joseph's Academy, while the Monocacy River and Owens Creek support numerous local mills including Hoover Mill and Shyrocks Mill. This topography reveals the era's reliance on water power and rail transit before the modern highway system reshaped the region. Genealogists can find specific family-named landmarks like Hoffman Hill and Carrick Knob, alongside isolated institutions like the Phillips Delight School and Mount Zion Church.