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1953 Map of Frederick

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Frederick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Camp Detrick and the expanding urban footprint of Frederick dominate the eastern valley floor, while the steep ridgeline of Catoctin Mountain rises sharply to the west. This mid-century landscape is defined by its deep institutional roots, featuring Hood College, the Visitation Academy, and the State School For the Deaf clustered near the town center. Outside the city, the transition from agricultural land to suburban development is evident, marked by community staples like the Braddock Drive-in Theater and the Fairgrounds.

Transport networks are heavily represented by the Pennsylvania Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio lines, which intersect near the Monocacy River. Local history is preserved in named cemeteries such as Mt Olivet Cemetery and small outlying settlements like Harmony Grove and Charlesville. To the west, the wooded slopes of Gambrill State Park offer a contrast to the industrial and civic activity of the valley, featuring landmarks like High Knob and Sevenfoot Rock.