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1909 Map of Ijamsville

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Ijamsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1917
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1917

About this map

The Monocacy River winds through the heart of Frederick County, anchoring a landscape defined by its early 20th-century transportation network. At the center of this 1909 survey, Frederick serves as a critical junction for the Northern Central RR, Frederick RR, and numerous turnpikes like the Emmitsburg Turnpike. The map captures the social and agricultural infrastructure of the era, from the Montevue Almshouse northwest of the city to the mills and small settlements dotting the riverbanks.

To the west, the steep slopes of Catoctin Mountain and High Knob offer a sharp contrast to the rolling valley floor. Significant water crossings, including Biggs Ford Bridge and Hughes Ford, illustrate the reliance on both traditional and modern infrastructure. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific locales, such as Araby PO, Charlesville Sta, and family-named landmarks like Reels Mill and McKaig, providing a clear record of the region's rural distribution before mid-century expansion.