1953 Map of Taneytown
USGS Topo · Published 1972About this map
The Mason and Dixon Line separates Pennsylvania and Maryland across the upper third of this landscape, where the historic crossroads of Taneytown serves as a primary hub for commerce and transportation in Carroll County. This area displays a complex network of colonial-era boundaries and small rural settlements like Harney, Longville, and Bridgeport. The terrain is shaped by the winding course of the Monocacy River and the branching waters of Piney Creek and Big Pipe Creek. Local community life is anchored by institutions such as Taneytown School, St James Church, and the Hoffman Orphanage. Industrial and recreational footprints are evident at Mairs Mill and Memorial Park, while the Penn Central tracks facilitate regional transit through the heart of the town, connecting the small outlying hamlets of Stumptown and Copperville to the broader agricultural landscape.
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Editions of this 1953 Taneytown Map
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Historical Maps of Taneytown Through Time
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