1966 Map of Stephenson

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Opequon Creek meanders along the boundary of Frederick and Clarke counties, anchoring a rural landscape defined by historic crossings and institutional sites. Near Jordan Springs, the Holy Trinity Mission Seminary stands as a prominent landmark amidst the rolling terrain of the Backbone ridge. This mid-1960s survey records a network of established communities such as Stephenson and Wadesville, alongside several rural religious centers including Old Salem Ch Cem, Stones Chapel, and Crumps Ch. The presence of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and proximity to the County Fairgrounds suggests an area transitioning from pure agriculture to more varied uses, while smaller settlements like Burnt Factory and Freyco preserve the names of earlier industrial and local hubs.