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2011 Map of Charles Town

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Charles Town
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Charles Town and its historic surroundings appear at a crossroads of rail and river commerce on this detailed survey. The landscape is anchored by the Charles Town Racetrack and the neighboring residential developments of Ranson and Brooke Haven. To the north, the junction of CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern tracks at Shenandoah Junction marks a critical point in the regional transport network, while small settlements like Bardane, Duffields, and Bakerton dot the agricultural and industrial corridor.

Water and geography dominate the eastern edge of the map, where the Shenandoah River flows toward its confluence near Bolivar Heights. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is clear at Keystone Quarries and Potomac River Dam Number 3. For researchers, the map identifies numerous local landmarks, including the Zion Cemetery, Edge Hill Cemetery, and rural post offices at Halltown and Millville. The inclusion of the Appalachian Trail traversing Keys Gap highlights the transition from the valley floor to the prominent ridgelines.