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1966 Map of Walkersville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Walkersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The West Fork River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, marking the northern reaches of Collins Settlement in the mid-1960s. The community of Walkersville serves as a local hub near the Baltimore and Ohio rail line, which follows the river's path through the narrow valleys. A significant historical marker is the Fort Pickens Monument near Duffy, signaling the area's importance during the Civil War era.

The terrain is defined by numerous named peaks like Handkerchief Knob and the curiously named Devils Darning Needle. Scattered throughout these hollows are small rural institutions such as Green Hill Sch and Heading Chapel, alongside family-named cemeteries like Long Point Cem. The map captures the transition between farming and early industrial activity, noted by a Strip Mine in the southern hills and the network of unpaved roads connecting Ireland, Crawford, and Bablin.