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1953 Map of Rising Sun

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Rising Sun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About 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.

Evidence of early rural industry and education is scattered throughout the region, from Lees Mill near the northern border to the Birmingham Sch and Cooper Sch. Unique local landmarks, such as the Richards Oak and the Lookout Tower near Woodlawn, provide specific points of interest for local historians. The presence of the Speedway north of Rising Sun suggests the evolution of local recreation alongside traditional farming and milling sites.