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2023 Map of Mason and Dixon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mason and Dixon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Conococheague Creek snakes through this borderland landscape, defining the topography between Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Washington County, Maryland. The map illustrates a dense network of historic crossroads and small settlements, such as Coseytown, Nova, and the appropriately named Mason and Dixon. The area is characterized by its agricultural heritage and numerous religious sites, evidenced by the high density of country graveyards like Mount Tabor Graveyard and Mount Zion Graveyard.

Industry and transport are represented by Fairview Mill and the convergence of major regional thoroughfares like the Baltimore National Pike. Toward the southern edge, the terrain transitions into the suburban reaches of Hagerstown, where modern developments like Cedar Lawn meet established hamlets like Kemps Mill and Wilson. This detailed study preserves the locations of numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including the Pinesburg Mennonite Church Cem and Broadfording Church of God Cem, essential for documenting the area's social history.