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1960 Map of Hagerstown

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Hagerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Hagerstown anchors the intersection of several key natural and man-made corridors as they appeared at the start of the 1960s. The Whitewater River and its tributary, Nettle Creek, provide the primary drainage for this agricultural region, while the Pennsylvania Railroad and Hagerstown Airport represent the transportation infrastructure of the mid-century era. A notable cultural landmark is the Wilbur Wright Memorial in the northwest, honoring the aviation pioneer's local birthplace.

Rural life is marked by several long-standing community centers, including West River Church, Nettle Creek Church, and Chicago Corner Church. The landscape is dotted with family and township markers like Corey Cemetery and Ulrich Cemetery. In the south, Camp Wapi Kamigi and Scout Lake suggest a landscape geared toward recreation and community youth programs during this period of Indiana's development.