1951 Map of Cherry Run

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The Potomac River carves through the tri-state border region of West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, serving as a corridor for major 19th and 20th-century transportation routes. This mid-century survey illustrates the convergence of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the Western Maryland Railway, and the already Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned) along the narrow riverbanks. The settlement of Cherry Run sits at a critical junction near where Sleepy Creek meets the Potomac, while small farming communities like Ernstville and Pecktonville are scattered across the Maryland side. Higher ground is defined by the steep slopes of Tuscarora Mtn and Kiefer Ridge. Rural life is well-documented through landmarks like Yeakle Mill, the Ditch Run Sch, and various country congregations including Bethel Ch and Michaels Chapel, providing a detailed view of the region's social and industrial landscape.