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USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
The Mason and Dixon Line serves as the focal point of this 1953 study, marking the historic boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland. This landscape is defined by the winding course of Octoraro Creek and the intersection of colonial-era land divisions. The town of Rising Sun stands as a central hub, surrounded by a network of rural crossroads and community institutions like Brookview Chapel and West Nottingham Cem.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions20.2 x 27.1 inches
Editions of this 1953 Rising Sun Map
6 editions found
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Featured Locations
- Mount Pleasant Acres, MD
- Mount Pleasant Manor, MD
- Rising Sun, MD
- West Nottingham Township, PA
- Little Britain Township, PA
Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain