1953 Map of Keedysville

About this map

The Antietam Battlefield and the Antietam National Cemetery dominate the western portion of this 1953 landscape, providing a detailed look at the memorialized grounds near Sharpsburg. The map traces the winding course of Antietam Creek as it flows toward the Potomac River, passing historic crossings such as Burnside Bridge and Porterstown Bridge. This post-war survey highlights a region defined by its Civil War heritage and its mid-century rural character, from the Crystal Grottoes in the north to the small settlements of Rohrersville and Brownsville along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad line.