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2014 Map of Union Bridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Union Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The town of Union Bridge serves as a central hub on this 2014 survey, where the Carroll Co Frederick Co line follows the winding path of Little Pipe Cr. The map documents a landscape deeply rooted in its agricultural and milling history, with numerous historic mill sites preserved in the nomenclature, including Crouse Mill, Simpsons Mill, McKinstrys Mill, and Englars Mill. These locations, many situated along the fertile banks of Big Pipe Creek and Sams Creek, indicate the importance of water power to the local economy of earlier generations.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial grounds, such as Pipe Creek Friends Cem, the German Baptist Cem, and Wolfs Cem, reflecting the diverse denominational history of the region. Transportation patterns are defined by historic routes like the Francis Scott Key Hwy and specialized aviation sites such as Keymar Airpark and Flying H Farm Airport. Small named communities like Middleburg, Johnsville, and Linwood are interspersed with family-named landmarks, providing a clear record of local land ownership and rural settlement patterns.