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1951 Map of Gettysburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Gettysburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Gettysburg sits at the heart of this mid-century landscape, surrounded by the significant terrain of the 1863 battleground. The map detail extends south to Round Top and Cemetery Hill, while also documenting the growth of the surrounding Adams County agricultural and industrial corridor. The Western Maryland railroad line serves as a central artery, connecting hubs like New Oxford and Bendersville Sta, reflecting the rail-dependent economy of the 1950s.

Beyond the well-known landmarks like Barlow Knoll and Wolff Hill, the survey reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure. Scores of one-room schoolhouses, such as Locust Grove Sch and Victory Sch, are still documented alongside community institutions like the Hoffman Orphanage and the County Home. The presence of Ziegler Mill and the Hanover Reservoir illustrates the continued reliance on local water resources for both industry and utility during this era of post-war stabilization.