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1953 Map of Walkersville

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Walkersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Walkersville and its surrounding agricultural valleys are anchored by the Pennsylvania railroad line, which cuts through the northern landscape near Fountain Rock. The area is defined by the winding course of the Monocacy River and Linganore Creek, which drain a countryside dotted with small rural crossroads like Daysville, Mt Pleasant, and McKaig. These small settlements often grew around local institutions, evidenced by the numerous country churches such as Wayman Ch and Central Chapel.

To the south, the National Road serves as a major transit artery, passing through New Market. This corridor reflects the historical importance of overland travel in Frederick County, connecting remote farmsteads to centers like Libertytown. For genealogists, the map is a primary source for identifying family burial grounds including Glade Cem and Fairmont Cem, alongside early industrial sites like the Lime Kiln and various quarries.