1900s (20th Century) Maps of Washington County, Maryland

Explore 88 historic maps of Washington County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Washington County, MD maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Pawpaw
    1900 Map of Pawpaw
    1900 Pawpaw
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River's intricate meanders define this borderland at the close of the nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the parallel routes of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad past Magnolia, Dam No. 6, and Fisher Ford.
    8 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Hancock
    1901 Map of Hancock
    1901 Hancock
    1901 Print · USGS
    Maryland and West Virginia met at the turn of the century along a busy corridor of river transport and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through old landmarks like Yeakle Mill, Fairview Church, and early hamlets such as Stotlers Crossroads.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1908 Map of Middletown
    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.

  4. 1909 Map of Hagerstown
    1909 Map of Hagerstown
    1909 Hagerstown
    1909 Print · USGS
    Hagerstown and the Antietam valley appear here during the height of the steam rail era, shortly after the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can locate family homesteads near landmarks like St James Church, Smoketown School, and the Hagerstown and Boonsboro Ry.

  5. 1910 Map of Antietam
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1910 Map of Paw Paw, 1959 Print
    1910 Map of Paw Paw, 1959 Print
    1910 Paw Paw
    1959 Print · USGS
    Maryland and West Virginia meet along the serpentine Potomac River in the early twentieth century as railroads and canals compete for the valley. Trace the industrial landscape from the Ohio and Chesapeake Canal to the river towns of Paw Paw and Little Orleans.

  7. 1911 Map of Emmitsburg
    1911 Map of Emmitsburg
    1911 Emmitsburg
    1911 Print · USGS
    Maryland's northern borderlands and the Catoctin mountains thrived in the early twentieth century as a hub for institutions, railroads, and milling. Genealogists and historians can locate family homes and old crossroads near St Josephs Academy, Sabillasville, and the Western Maryland RR.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1912 Map of Hagerstown
    1912 Map of Hagerstown
    1912 Hagerstown
    1912 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Cumberland Valley flourished as a rail and milling corridor during the early twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family names across dozens of rural landmarks like Strites Mill, Hallowell Church, and the Paradise School.
    9 unique versions available

  9. 1912 Map of Williamsport
    1912 Map of Williamsport
    1912 Williamsport
    1912 Print · USGS
    Upper Maryland and the West Virginia panhandle were bustling centers of river and rail transit before the First World War. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and locate family landmarks like Cushwa Mill or the St James School.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1914 Map of Martinsburg
    1914 Map of Martinsburg
    1914 Martinsburg
    1914 Print · USGS
    The eastern panhandle of West Virginia comes alive in this survey, showing a landscape defined by the Potomac River and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of schools and churches, from Shepherdstown to the Snyder Hill Riverside School and John Browns Cave.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1916 Map of Martinsburg
    1916 Map of Martinsburg
    1916 Martinsburg
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia comes to life in the years before the Great War, showing a bustling hub of rail activity and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through schoolhouses like Sutton School and old settlements such as Middleway and Summit Point.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1942 Map of Hagerstown
    1942 Map of Hagerstown
    1942 Hagerstown
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Valley and Potomac corridor are captured here at the height of the Second World War rail-and-river era. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial landscape of Richmond Furnace, the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and the grounds of Camp Ritchie.

  13. 1942 Map of Gettysburg, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Gettysburg, 1944 Print
    1942 Gettysburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Gettysburg and its surrounding borderlands are shown in great detail during the early 1940s, capturing the region's dense network of rural schools and mills. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks such as Galt Kump PO, Hafers Mill, and Philips Delight Sch.

  14. 1943 Map of Emmitsburg
    1943 Map of Emmitsburg
    1943 Emmitsburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maryland's northern border and the Frederick Valley appear during the early 1940s, where the Catoctin range meets the Monocacy plain. Genealogists can trace family names at Hoovers Mill, locate historic institutions like Mount St Marys College, or follow the Western Maryland RR.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1943 Map of Hagerstown
    1943 Map of Hagerstown
    1943 Hagerstown
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Valley was a critical wartime logistics hub in the 1940s, teeming with rail traffic and new military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local landmarks like Richmond Furnace and Camp Ritchie.

  16. 1944 Map of Hedgesville
    1944 Map of Hedgesville
    1944 Hedgesville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County and the Maryland borderlands are captured here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape defined by the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Genealogists can trace family roots through markers like Oak Grove School or the rural settlements of Hedgesville and Bedington.

  17. 1944 Map of Middletown
    1944 Map of Middletown
    1944 Middletown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Middletown Valley during the mid-forties reveals a rural landscape of crossroads hamlets and prominent ridge-line monuments. Researchers can locate family-named settlements like Zittlestown and Frostown or trace mountain landmarks from Fox Gap to the Catoctin Mountain range.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1944 Map of Keddysville
    1944 Map of Keddysville
    1944 Keddysville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Civil War landscape and rural hubs appear in transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Antietam National Cemetery, old stops along the Baltimore and Ohio, or the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1944 Map of Clear Spring
    1944 Map of Clear Spring
    1944 Clear Spring
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Ridge and Valley province is captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and valley settlements. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Cushwa Mill, Dry Run Store, and the McLaughlin School.

  20. 1944 Map of Smithsburg
    1944 Map of Smithsburg
    1944 Smithsburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Mason-Dixon line divides this 1940s landscape where industrial valley towns meet the high ridgelines of the South Mountain range. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and wartime activity at Camp Ritchie, Greensburg School, and Bowmans Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1944 Map of Hagerstown
    1944 Map of Hagerstown
    1944 Hagerstown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hagerstown and the Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and rural school districts like White Oak Forest School or find the Fairchild Aircraft Division at the municipal airport.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1944 Map of Funkstown
    1944 Map of Funkstown
    1944 Funkstown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the Second World War was a region defined by its railroads and river-bound agriculture. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like Lappans (Breathedsville P O), the Maryland State Penal Farm, and Doubs Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1944 Map of Blue Ridge Summit
    1944 Map of Blue Ridge Summit
    1944 Blue Ridge Summit
    1944 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during the 1940s, showing the vital rail and military presence in the Blue Ridge mountains. Researchers can trace the Western Maryland line through Blue Ridge Summit and locate wartime sites like Camp Ritchie.

  24. 1944 Map of Mason-Dixon
    1944 Map of Mason-Dixon
    1944 Mason-Dixon
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania intersect along the creek-carved borderlands in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like Martins Crossroads, find local institutions such as White Pine School, or locate the Fairview Roller Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1944 Map of Shepherdstown
    1944 Map of Shepherdstown
    1944 Shepherdstown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Shepherdstown and Sharpsburg sit on opposite banks of the Potomac during the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by the river’s deep meanders and the canal era. Trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned) and old rural landmarks like Millers Sawmill or Fairview School.

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