2016 Map of Cherry Run

About this map

Potomac River crossings and transportation corridors define this landscape at the intersection of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park follows the northern bank, featuring the notable Licking Creek Aqueduct near Park Head. This region preserves the layered history of 19th-century transit, where the C&O Canal Towpath and the Western Maryland Rail-Trail run parallel through the river valley. Inland, the terrain is dominated by ridges such as Tuscarora Mountain and Orchard Ridge, with small agricultural settlements like Pecktonville and Ernstville scattered throughout. Local genealogy is anchored by numerous burial grounds including Stone Bridge Cem, Orchard Ridge Cem, and Chestnut Grove Cem. The presence of Yeakle Mill and the Baltimore National Pike further illustrates the area's long-standing role as a vital thoroughfare for industry and travel.