2023 Map of Big Pool
USGS Topo · Published 2023About this map
Potomac River crossings and mountain ridges define this borderland where Maryland and West Virginia meet. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park follows the northern river bank, passing Big Pool and the site of Runners Ferry. On the West Virginia side, the terrain rises sharply into Sleepy Creek Mtn and Third Hill Mountain, framing a landscape dotted with small rural settlements and family burial grounds. Researchers can trace the layout of Johnsontown and Tomahawk, both of which serve as focal points for local genealogy with landmarks like the Johnsontown Church of the Brethren Cem and Tomahawk Cem. The map documents the intricate drainage of Back Creek and Tilhance Creek as they cut through Ferrell Ridge, illustrating the historical reliance on these water gaps for local travel.
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