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1911 Map of Taneytown

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Taneytown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

Taneytown and the surrounding borderlands of Carroll County serve as a focal point for this 1908–1909 survey, illustrating the dense agricultural and industrial development between Maryland and Pennsylvania. The landscape is defined by the high ground of Parrs Ridge and the winding courses of Big Pipe Creek and Little Pipe Creek. This era was marked by a robust local economy driven by milling and rail transit, with numerous family-operated sites like Arters Mill, Markers Mill, and Wolfs Mill appearing along the waterways. The transit network is prominently displayed, featuring the Northern Central RR and Western Maryland RR, which connected agricultural hubs like Union Bridge and New Windsor to broader markets.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the numerous churches such as Barts Church and Dunkard Church to rural schoolhouses like Centennial Hall School and Edgegrove School. The map also captures the path of the Baltimore and Gettysburg Turnpike, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure of the early twentieth century before the widespread modernization of the mid-century.