1909 Map of Frederick

About this map

The Monocacy River winds through the heart of this landscape, serving as a corridor for early transportation and industrial development. The city of Frederick stands as a focal point where multiple turnpikes converge, including the Liberty Turnpike and Baltimore Turnpike. Significant early 20th-century infrastructure is visible, such as the Frederick RR (Electric) and the Baltimore and Ohio RR, which cross the river at Frederick Junc Araby PO. The terrain is defined by the prominent Sugarloaf Mtn to the south and the eastern slopes of Catoctin Mountain to the west. Local social history is noted by landmarks like the Almshouse and smaller rural centers such as Walkersville, Ijamsville, and New Market, illustrating a well-established network of mills, schools like Chestnut Grove Sch, and agricultural hamlets.