1890s Maps of Washington County, Maryland

Explore 4 historic maps of Washington County from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Washington County, MD maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Harpers Ferry
    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.

  2. 1893 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1898 Print
    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.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1898 Map of Paw Paw, 1982 Print
    1898 Map of Paw Paw, 1982 Print
    1898 Paw Paw
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River meanders through the Appalachian ridges at the turn of the century, where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and find old rail stops like Magnolia and Doe Gully.

  4. 1899 Map of Hancock, 1960 Print
    1899 Map of Hancock, 1960 Print
    1899 Hancock
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of trade where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet. Genealogy researchers can trace family landmarks like Stotlers Crossroads, Yeakle Mill, and the historic Fort Frederick.

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