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1912 Map of Hagerstown

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Hagerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

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Antietam Creek winds southward through this fertile valley between South Mountain and the growing hub of Hagerstown at the turn of the century. The landscape reveals a dense network of early transportation and industry, with numerous tollgates guarding the turnpikes and water-powered operations such as Bowmans Mill and Paintrock Mill along the watercourses. The early 1900s rail infrastructure is exceptionally detailed, featuring the Cumberland Valley RR, the Western Maryland RR, and the interurban Hagerstown & Boonsboro Electric Ry.

Cultural landmarks like the Manor Church and the County Home highlight the social fabric of Washington County, while the eastern ridge is defined by the Appalachian Trail and rocky heights like Black Rock and Quirauk Mtn. Smaller settlements such as Leitersburg, Chewsville, and Funkstown are shown in their pre-war configurations, providing a clear record of local genealogy through features like the Near Eden School and Paradise Church.