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1951 Map of Gettysburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Gettysburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The town of Gettysburg serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the preserved landscapes of the Gettysburg National Military Park. The map documents the spatial relationship between the borough's growth and its protected historical sites, including the Lutheran Sem on Seminary Ridge and the Gettysburg College campus. Beyond the town center, the terrain is defined by the strategic elevations of Cemetery Hill, Culps Hill, and the prominent peaks of Round Top and Little Round Top.

Moving east and south, the map details a rural landscape of orchards and small crossroads settlements like Bonneauville and Two Taverns. The industrial and social infrastructure of the era is evident in features such as the Western Maryland railroad, the Granite Hill Sta, and local landmarks like the Hoffman Orphanage. This record captures the area just as modern expansion began to interface with the established commemorative parklands.