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2011 Map of Littlestown

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Littlestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Littlestown sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the rolling hills of Adams County meet the Maryland border. The area is defined by a dense network of country roads and waterways, most notably Big Pipe Creek and Silver Run. A strong mill-based economy is evident through the naming of several local hubs, including Menges Mill, Hahns Mill, and Arters Mill, suggesting a legacy of local agricultural processing.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds mapped here, such as Mount Carmel Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery. Small rural settlements like Silver Run, Union Mills, and Mayberry anchor the southern half of the map. Modern industrial markers appear alongside these traditional names, most notably the Black and Decker Manufacturing Company Dam near Union Mills. Private aviation is also represented at Kingsdale Air Park and Mayberry Run Airport, reflecting the region's continued importance for local transportation and utility.