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1912 Map of Hagerstown

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Hagerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Hagerstown serves as a major transportation hub at the beginning of the twentieth century, where the Cumberland Valley RR, Western Maryland RR, and the Norfolk and Western RR converge. This industrial landscape is mirrored by a dense network of country schools and rural infrastructure, including numerous tollgates along the turnpikes. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into South Mountain, a ridge line marked by the Appalachian Trail and significant natural landmarks like Quirauk Mtn and Black Rock.

Along the winding course of Antietam Creek and its tributaries, small-scale industry is evident in sites like Bowmans Mill and Strites Mill. The map documents a period of transition, featuring the Hagerstown and Frederick Electric RR alongside older established settlements such as Smithsburg, Chewsville, and Boonsboro. Genealogists can find numerous family-named schools and churches, including the Near-Eden School, Welty's Church, and the Hallowell Church.