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2023 Map of Frederick

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Frederick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Catoctin Mtn rises along the western edge of this Maryland landscape, framing the growth of Frederick and its surrounding communities. The map detail highlights a dense concentration of local history markers, particularly cemeteries such as Mount Olivet Cem and the Laboring Sons Memorial Ground Cem, alongside institutional landmarks like Hood College and the Frederick County Courthouse. The urban center is contrasted by the outlying agricultural and residential patterns of Walkersville, Ballenger Creek, and Braddock Heights.

The Monocacy River and its tributaries, including Tuscarora Creek and Carroll Creek, dictate the drainage patterns through the Culpeper Basin. Significant military and educational footprints are evident at Fort Detrick and Mount Saint Mary's University - Frederick Campus. Transportation corridors like the Baltimore National Pike and Old National Pike underscore the city's long-standing role as a regional crossroads.