1944 Map of Waynesboro

About this map

Waynesboro anchors this 1944 survey, situated at the junction of the Western Maryland and Pennsylvania railroads. The map reveals a landscape defined by the transition from the industrial and agricultural valley floor to the forested slopes of South Mountain. A significant portion of the mountain terrain is occupied by the Mont Alto Sanatorium Grounds and the Pennsylvania State Forest School, reflecting the era's focus on public health and natural resource management. Along the valley, numerous small settlements and sidings like Quinsonia Siding, Altenwald, and Knepper illustrate the historic rail-dependent economy of Franklin County. The drainage patterns of Antietam Creek are clearly delineated, showing the West Branch and East Branch converging near the town center, while landmarks such as the Waynesboro Country Club and the Armory mark the suburban edges of the growing borough.