1955 Map of Charles Town

About this map

Shenandoah River and Potomac River converge at the eastern edge of this mid-century survey, framing the historic confluence at Harpers Ferry. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Baltimore and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads, which supported a local economy of limestone extraction and agriculture. In Charles Town, the presence of the Race Track, High School, and Page-Jackson High School reflects the town's role as a regional hub. To the north and west, smaller settlements like Shenandoah Junction and Bakerton dot the terrain, while the Proposed Harpers Ferry National Monument and the Appalachian Trail along the Blue Ridge ridge line show the early stages of formal land preservation. Local landmarks such as John Browns Cave and Keller Church provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.