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2019 Map of Mason and Dixon

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mason and Dixon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Conococheague Creek snakes through this borderland landscape, defining the topography of the region north of Hagerstown. The map reveals a dense network of local history, where the Mason and Dixon line separates Pennsylvania and Maryland, cutting through settlements like Worleytown and Nova. The rural character of the area is anchored by its numerous religious and memorial sites, including the Mount Tabor Graveyard and Reiff Mennonite Church Cem, reflecting the deep-seated community heritage of Washington and Franklin Counties.

Transport and water-driven industry have clearly shaped the local geography. The Wilson Bridge provides a key crossing near the community of Wilson-Conococheague, while the legacy of early industry remains visible at Fairview Mill. From the residential developments at Cedar Lawn to the distinctively named High Germany, the map documents the transition from established agricultural crossroads like Cearfoss and Broadfording to the expanding suburban outskirts of the valley's larger population centers.