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2016 Map of Hagerstown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hagerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hagerstown anchors the southeastern portion of this survey, situated at the confluence of several vital watercourses including the Whitewater River and Nettle Cr. The landscape transitions from the agricultural plateaus of the west to a dense network of smaller drainages such as Wilbur Wright Cr and Propeller Run. This concentration of water resources supported the growth of clustered settlements like Dalton and Franklin along the primary north-south corridors.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the density of burial grounds throughout the rural townships. From Brick Church Cem near the town center to family-named sites like Ulrich Cem, Bales Cem, and Bell Cem, the map documents the legacy of early local families. The presence of numerous named branches like Awl Br and Show Run reflects the meticulous survey of the drainage basins that defined local property lines and farming districts in this part of eastern Indiana.