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1954 Map of Hanover

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Hanover stands as a central industrial and transport hub where the Western Maryland and Penn Central railroads intersect, reflecting the town's mid-century growth. To the southeast, the massive Lake Marburg dominates the landscape, its branching fingers reaching into the surrounding farmland. The topography is defined by the Pigeon Hills in the north, featuring landmarks like High Rock and Pulpit Rock.

Rural life is meticulously documented through numerous small schoolhouses such as Heidelberg Sch and Bears Sch, along with many country churches including Lischy Ch and Gerbers Ch. Local industry and recreation are represented by the Kraft Mill and the Lincoln Speedway near the northern boundary. Genealogists can find significant detail in the various burial grounds, from the large Mt Olivet Cem to smaller family plots like the Bucher Cem. This period shows the transition of the region as traditional farming settlements like Menges Mills and Porters Sideling coexist with expanding urban areas and new infrastructure.