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2016 Map of Taneytown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Taneytown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Taneytown serves as the central hub of this 2016 survey, situated at the crossroads of a region where agricultural traditions meet modern Maryland infrastructure. The map illustrates a dense concentration of community landmarks within the town itself, including Grace Cem, Trinity Cem, and Saint Joseph Cem. To the northwest, the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania is clearly delineated, passing through the village of Harney and near the historic site of Mairs Mill.

The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Monocacy River, which separates Frederick Co and Carroll Co near Bridgeport. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous rural burying grounds scattered across the countryside, such as Piney Creek Church Cem and Mount Joy Lutheran Cem. The terrain is interconnected by a complex network of creeks including Big Pipe Cr, Marsh Creek, and Piney Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of settlements like Ottersdale and Copperville.