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1951 Map of Gettysburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Gettysburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Gettysburg National Military Park dominates this mid-century landscape, preserving the terrain of the 1863 conflict amidst a developing post-war community. The map details the intricate topography of the battlefield, from Oak Ridge in the north to the distinctive landforms of Little Round Top and Devils Den. Within the borough, landmarks such as Gettysburg College and the Lutheran Sem sit alongside civic infrastructure like the County Prison and Annie Warner Hospital.

Beyond the town center, the rural character of Adams County is evident in settlements like Bonneauville and Two Taverns. The transportation network is anchored by the Lincoln Highway and two rail lines, the Reading and Western Maryland, which cross the rolling countryside. Researchers will find numerous cemeteries and churches, including St Josephs Cem and St Marks Ch, marking the long-standing community centers of Cumberland and Straban townships.