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2016 Map of Walkersville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Walkersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Walkersville and its surrounding agricultural valleys are the focus of this 2016 study, where historical crossroads meet modern suburban expansion. The landscape is defined by the winding Monocacy River and the significant water features of Lake Linganore, which includes Lake Merle and Lake Marian. These reservoirs and the Walkersville Reservoir illustrate the area's evolving water management and recreational development. A high density of burial grounds, such as Glade Cem, Israel Creek Cem, and the Mount Zion Cem near McKaig, provides a detailed record of the region's long-established families.

Transportation corridors follow traditional paths, with the Old National Pike crossing the southern portion of the map at New Market. Notable landmarks like the Jug Bridge and the Crum Road Bridge over Israel Cr mark key crossings in the drainage basin. From the spring-fed waters of Fountain Rock Spring to the scattered settlements of Daysville and New London, the map documents a transition from rural Frederick County heritage to contemporary residential communities like Spring Ridge.