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2014 Map of Westminster

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Westminster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Snydersburg and the Village of Bachman anchor the northern landscape of this Carroll County survey, which reveals a complex network of residential developments and agricultural roots. The central hub of Westminster is depicted with detailed street layouts and significant community sites, including the Westminster Cem and the Carroll Community College campus. Numerous smaller residential enclaves such as Mexico, Brummel, and Shiloh are connected by a web of rural roads like Leisters Church Road and Hampstead Mexico Road.

The terrain is defined by the drainage basins of the North Branch Patapsco River and its various tributaries, such as Roaring Run and Beaver Run. These waterways, along with the Lucabaugh-Mill Reservoir, illustrate the critical water management infrastructure necessary for this growing region. For the genealogist or local historian, the map identifies numerous small burial sites, from the Potters Field Cem to the Gardens of Eternal Hope Cemetery, providing a precise record of the area's interment history and family landmarks.