1953 Map of Union Bridge

About this map

Union Bridge and its surrounding countryside in the 1950s are defined by the convergence of the Pennsylvania and Western Maryland railroads along the banks of Little Pipe Creek. This central Maryland landscape is shaped by productive valleys and early industry, featuring a high density of water-powered infrastructure such as Crouse Mill, Otterdale Mill, and Simpsons Mill. The rural heritage of the region is evident in the numerous small settlements and family farmsteads, including Walden Farms and Middleburg.