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1978 Map of Charles Town

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Charles Town
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Shenandoah River and Potomac River converge in this survey of the Eastern Panhandle, framing a landscape defined by colonial history and industrial development. Charles Town and the adjacent city of Ranson serve as the primary hubs, with Shenandoah Downs and the Page-Jackson Sch highlighting the local social infrastructure. The map records a dense network of transportation and industry, from the Baltimore and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads to the numerous quarries near Millville and Engle.

Cultural landmarks are particularly prominent, including Harpers Ferry and the Harpers Ferry Caverns, along with sites of deep historical significance like John Browns Cave. Rural life is marked by scattered hamlets such as Shenandoah Junction, Duffields, and Bakerton, and local institutions like Mt Zion Ch and James Ch. The convergence of state lines and the presence of the C & O Canal underscore the area's role as a vital corridor between West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.