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1953 Map of Hagerstown

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hagerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Hagerstown serves as a dense mid-century hub on this 1953 survey, where the Western Maryland and Baltimore and Ohio railroads converge to support the city's industry and expansion. The urban core is detailed with civic landmarks including the Courthouse, County Hospital, and the County Fairgrounds. To the north, the landscape transitions into a network of small agricultural settlements and rural institutions along the Pennsylvania border, such as Middleburg and Wingerton.

The survey captures the importance of waterpower and local commerce through sites like Lehmans Mill on the Marsh Run. Cultural and community life is anchored by numerous neighborhood schools and rural churches, including Millets Ch and Paradise Ch. Notable green spaces and recreational areas such as Fountain Head Country Club and City Park contrast with the developing transportation infrastructure, including the Hagerstown Airport and major rail lines like the Norfolk and Western.