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1909 Map of Frederick

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Frederick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

The Monocacy River flows through the heart of Frederick County, anchoring a landscape defined by its turn-of-the-century transportation network and varied topography. To the west, the prominent Catoctin Mountain ridge rises above settlements like Yellow Springs and Braddock, while the southern reaches are dominated by the singular peak of Sugarloaf Mtn. The map documents the city of Frederick during a transitional period for transit, showing the path of the Frederick and Middletown Electric RR alongside established lines like the Baltimore and Ohio RR.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific social and industrial sites, including the Montevue Almshouse and rural landmarks such as the Chestnut Grove Sch. Smaller hamlets like Limekiln, Buckeystown, and Urbana are clearly marked, reflecting the settlement patterns before modern suburban expansion. Industrial traces like Greenfield Mills and the cluster of stops near Frederick June Araby PO illustrate the river's historical role in local commerce.