Old Maps of Potomac Gateway, Maryland for Genealogy

1. 1884 Map of Harpers Ferry

   

   1884 Harpers Ferry

   1884 Print · USGS

   The confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers is captured in the mid-1880s, documenting a landscape of strategic gaps and vital transit corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and locate historic river crossings like Conrad Ferry and Castleman Ferry.

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4. 1891 Map of Harpers Ferry

   

   1891 Harpers Ferry

   1891 Print · USGS

   The tri-state borderlands of the Potomac and Shenandoah valleys were a vital hub of transport and trade in the late 1800s. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Castlemans Ferry, follow the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, or locate family-named settlements like Oatlands and Taylorstown.

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7. 1893 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1898 Print

   

   1893 Harpers Ferry

   1898 Print · USGS

   The tri-state region of the Potomac and Shenandoah valleys is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by water and rail. Trace the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local landmarks like Snyder Mills and Harpers Ferry.

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10. 1908 Map of Middletown

    

    1908 Middletown

    1908 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River valley in the early twentieth century shows a landscape defined by the convergence of major rail lines and the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Eakles Mills, Burkittsville, and Washington Junction.

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13. 1910 Map of Antietam

    

    1910 Antietam

    1910 Print · USGS

    Maryland's borderlands and the Potomac River valley are captured here in the early twentieth century. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Garretts Mill, trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, or find historic sites including Dunkard Church.

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16. 1944 Map of Point Of Rocks

    

    1944 Point Of Rocks

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River corridor in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape defined by the parallel paths of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the historic Baltimore and Ohio Canal. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Catoctin Sta (Lander P O) and rural landmarks such as Lewis Mill and St Marks Church.

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19. 1948 Map of Baltimore

    

    1948 Baltimore

    1948 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

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22. 1953 Map of Point of Rocks

    

    1953 Point of Rocks

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River borderlands thrive in the early 1950s as a vital corridor for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and historic canal. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing community centers like the Lander P O, St Marks Church, and Lewis Mill.

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25. 1954 Map of Baltimore

    

    1954 Baltimore

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.

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28. 1955 Map of Point Of Rocks, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Point Of Rocks

    1956 Print · USGS

    The river gap at Point of Rocks was a vital Maryland transportation nexus in the mid-fifties, where the rail and canal era met the river. Researchers can trace historic church sites like St Marks Ch and small hubs like Slabtown or Bells Mill.

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31. 1956 Map of Baltimore

    

    1956 Baltimore

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.

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34. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print

    

    1957 Baltimore

    1964 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.

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37. 1961 Map of Baltimore

    

    1961 Baltimore

    1961 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured at a mid-century peak of industrial and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Western Maryland Ry or locate regional landmarks such as Camp Detrick and Kent Island.

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40. 1970 Map of Point Of Rocks, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Point Of Rocks

    1972 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Virginia meet along the Potomac River corridor in the early 1970s, where rail and canal history remains visible. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Brunswick and Lander, or locate rural landmarks like St Pauls Ch and Lewis Mill.

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43. 1984 Map of Frederick, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Frederick

    1985 Print · USGS

    Maryland's Piedmont and the Potomac River valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet historic rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate the boundaries of Antietam National Battlefield and Fort Detrick.

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46. 1989 Map of Baltimore

    

    1989 Baltimore

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Mid-Atlantic corridor in the late eighties is captured here, from the Baltimore harbor to the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Aberdeen Proving Ground, the historic grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park, and the winding Susquehanna River.

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49. 2023 Map of Point of Rocks, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Point of Rocks

    2023 Print · USGS

    The Maryland-Virginia border along the Potomac River comes to life in this contemporary survey of the river valley. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family and church burial grounds, from Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cem to the Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Cem.

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