1953 Map of Emmitsburg

About this map

The Mason and Dixon Line serves as the northern boundary of this map, demarcating the historic border between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Centered on the town of Emmitsburg, the landscape is defined by its prominent educational and religious institutions, including St Josephs College and Mount St Marys College, which sit beneath the rising slopes of College Mountain. This mid-century survey captures the region as a network of small agricultural hubs such as Motters, Zora, and Keysville. The drainage pattern is led by the Monocacy River and Toms Creek, with the latter featuring the historic Toms Creek Ch. Smaller landmarks like Shanks Mill and Sixes Bridge reflect the local rural infrastructure, while various burial grounds like St Josephs Cem and Mountain View Cem offer valuable points of reference for genealogical research in Frederick County.