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1953 Map of Hampstead

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hampstead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Western Maryland railroad corridor forms the backbone of this Carroll County landscape, connecting agricultural hubs and small crossroads settlements during the mid-20th century. Running parallel to Maryland 30, the tracks link Hampstead with the southern hamlet of Fowblesburg and Boring, while rural life centers on institutions like St Johns Ch and Grace Ch. The terrain transitions from the rolling farmland around Greenmount to the more wooded elevations of Blackrock Ridge and Shiloh Hill in the east.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with the northern reaches of the Prettyboy Reservoir visible on the eastern edge. Local drainage is defined by numerous runs including McGill Run, Piney Run, and Georges Run. Notable 1974 revisions highlight suburban growth near the existing town centers, though the map still reflects a largely pastoral era defined by family-named crossroads like Whitehouse and Haletown, and local landmarks such as the Forest Sch.