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1953 Map of Walkersville

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Walkersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Walkersville and its surrounding agricultural valleys are anchored by the Monocacy River and the winding course of Linganore Creek in this mid-century portrait of Frederick County. The map details an era of transition, where established rural hamlets like Mt Pleasant and Libertytown maintain their traditional character even as suburban growth begins to appear in purple revisions around the periphery of Frederick. Industrial history is prominent near the river, where the Fountain Rock Quarry and several lime kilns indicate the area's geological utility.

Transportation networks define the landscape, from the Pennsylvania railroad tracks to the emerging infrastructure of the Frederick Municipal Airport. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous documented burial sites and rural congregations, including Glade Cem, the Israel Creek Cem, and Wayman Ch. The creation of Linganore Lake stands out as a major modification to the local topography, shifting the character of the eastern hills toward residential recreation.