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1953 Map of Rising Sun

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Rising Sun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Mason and Dixon Line defines the northern reaches of this landscape, marking the historic boundary between the two states near Rising Sun. This mid-century survey captures a rural network of small crossroads settlements and community centers such as West Nottingham and Colora. The terrain is deeply etched by watercourses including Octoraro Creek and Principio Creek, which historically powered the local economy at sites like Lees Mill.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the Birmingham School and Cooper School to several country sanctuaries like Hopewell Ch and Ebenezer Ch. The map also records early aviation and transportation infrastructure, showing the Oxford Airport near Nottingham and the active Pennsylvania Railroad line passing through Sylmar, illustrating the transition from 19th-century rail reliance to the developing road networks of the 1950s.