1953 Map of Walkersville

About this map

The Pennsylvania railroad corridor anchors this survey of central Frederick County, connecting the bustling village of Walkersville with surrounding agricultural hamlets and early industrial sites. Along the Monocacy River and Linganore Creek, the landscape is defined by its limestone-rich geology, evidenced by the Old Quarry and scattered Lime Kilns. Smaller settlements like Ceresville, Mt Pleasant, and Bartonsville are linked by historic thoroughfares such as Annapolis Road and Dublin Road, which navigate the rises near Silver Hill. Significant community landmarks include the Frederick Municipal Airport and the Frederick Filtration Plant, reflecting mid-century utility expansion. Genealogists will find notable detail in the many rural burial grounds and houses of worship, including Glade Cem, Israel Creek Cem, and Wayman Ch, which served as the social centers for the scattered farmsteads of the region.