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1953 Map of Taneytown

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Taneytown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Mason And Dixon Line bisects this landscape, marking the historic boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania. Centered on the town of Taneytown, the map reveals a mid-century community defined by its agricultural roots and early industrial infrastructure. Near the northern border, Harney sits just below the state line, while Mairs Mill and Sterners Dam along the Monocacy River indicate the importance of water power to the local economy.

Social and civic life is anchored by landmarks such as the High School, the County Fairgrounds, and the Hoffman Orphanage. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous rural burial grounds, including Mountainview Cemetery and Mt Pleasant Cemetery. The road network connects small crossroads like Bridgeport and Stumptown, reflecting a period when a Drive-in Theater and Memorial Park served as local gathering points before the expansion of modern suburbs.