1953 Map of Middletown
USGS Topo · Published 1972About this map
Middletown Valley is defined by the prominent ridges of South Mountain and Catoctin Mountain in this mid-century survey with early 1970s revisions. The terrain is marked by strategic mountain passes such as Turners Gap and Fox Gap (Reno Monument), which overlook a landscape of small agricultural settlements and rural road networks. Landmarks like Washington Monument State Park and Gambrill State Park anchor the higher elevations, while the central valley floor follows the winding course of Catoctin Creek. Researchers can identify numerous small communities including Zittlestown, Bolivar, and Burkittsville, alongside rural infrastructure like the Middletown Reservoir and Pleasant View Ch. The distribution of farmsteads along Poffenberger Road and Marker Road illustrates the persistent land-use patterns of western Maryland.
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Editions of this 1953 Middletown Map
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