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2023 Map of Winfield

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Winfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Parrs Ridge forms a prominent geographic spine across this part of Carroll County, where the headwaters of numerous streams like Sams Creek and Morgan Run carve through the agricultural landscape. The area is defined by a series of crossroads settlements such as Taylorsville, Daniel, and Bloom, each serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural communities. These small hamlets often developed around local intersections and are frequently marked by their religious centers, including the Sams Creek Church of the Brethren and the Fairview United Methodist site.

Modern infrastructure is evident in the transition toward the southeast, where the growing community of Eldersburg and Dorsey Crossroads shows increased density compared to the northern reaches of the quadrangle. For those interested in aviation history or local transport, several small landing strips including Walters Airport, Woodbine Airport, and Clearview Airpark are tucked among the fields and woodlots, illustrating the localized nature of mid-Maryland's aerial connectivity.