1953 Map of Lineboro

About this map

Lineboro sits directly on the historic Mason and Dixon Line in this mid-century survey, anchoring a landscape where the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania defines local geography. The route of the Western Maryland railroad winds through the valleys, connecting settlements like Alesia and Millers to the broader regional economy. To the southeast, the geography is dominated by the sprawling waters of Prettyboy Reservoir, with its spillway and the nearby community of Beckleysville. The rural social fabric of the era is clearly visible through a high density of country schools and churches, including Wolfgangs Sch, Lazarus Ch, and St Peters Ch. The terrain is characterized by named ridges and valleys such as Rocky Ridge, Dug Hill, and Fairs Valley, which direct the flow of numerous tributaries including Gunpowder Falls and Grave Run.