1912 Map of Hagerstown

About this map

Hagerstown serves as a dense hub for a sophisticated rail network at the dawn of the twentieth century, where the Western Maryland Rr, Cumberland Valley Rr, and the Hagerstown And Frederick Electric RR converge. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Antietam Creek and its many tributaries, which powered a series of local industries including Rose Mill, Bowmans Mill, and States Mill. To the east, the steep rise of South Mountain creates a natural barrier pierced by gaps like Harman Gap and Warner Gap, where small communities like Wolfsville and Smithsburg are situated.