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1900 Map of Parkton

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1900 Map of Parkton

USGS Topo · Published 1900

About this map

The Northern Central RR carves a critical path through northern Baltimore Co. at the turn of the century, following the winding valley of Gunpowder Falls. This transportation artery connects a network of rail-stop villages and milling sites like Parkton and Monkton, which prospered alongside the water power provided by the region’s complex creek systems. To the north, the Pennsylvania Maryland boundary line cuts across the hills, separating York Co. from the Maryland interior.

Local life revolves around rural crossroads and spiritual centers, such as Mount Carmel Ch and Pine Hill Ch. The landscape is defined by the numerous "Runs" that feed into the larger river forks, including Beetree Run and Bush Cabin Run. Named land tracts and early settlements like Philopolis, Gorsuchs Mills, and St James Corners indicate a well-established agricultural and industrial society deeply tied to the natural drainage of the Little Gunpowder Falls.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1900

Date Published1900

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:62,500

Physical Dimensions15.6 x 19.8 inches

Editions of this 1900 Parkton Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey

CopyrightPublic Domain