1945 Map of Emmitsburg

About this map

Emmitsburg serves as the central hub of this 1945 survey, situated just south of the Pennsylvania-Maryland border. The area is defined by its prominent educational and religious institutions, most notably Mount St. Marys College at the base of College Mountain and St. Josephs Academy. The landscape is a mix of small settlements and agricultural tracts, with local schools like Grayson School and Moritz School serving rural communities. Water plays a vital role in the geography here, with Toms Creek and Middle Creek flowing toward the Monocacy River in the south. The presence of Shanks Mill and the Six Bridge crossing suggest an economy still rooted in local milling and established river fords. Small hamlets such as St. Anthony, Motters, and Keysville are connected by a network of secondary roads that highlight the pre-war rural development of Frederick and Carroll Counties.