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1953 Map of Iron Springs, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Iron Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

South Mountain Sanatorium serves as a prominent landmark in the northwest, situated along the ridge of South Mountain during the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the wooded heights and the agricultural lowlands to the southeast, where the Western Maryland railroad winds through Iron Springs and Fairfield. A trace of early industrial history is preserved at Maria Furnace, while the winding Appalachian Trail follows the spine of the mountains, crossing several ridges including Snaggy Ridge and Culp Ridge. The distribution of Township Sch and Fairfield Sch, alongside St Marys Cem and Mt Carmel Cem, reflects the established rural community structure of Adams County. Numerous family-named peaks such as Bakers Knob and Chamberlains Hill provide significant points of interest for local genealogists and researchers.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain