2011 Map of Clear Spring

About this map

Clear Spring and its surrounding countryside in Washington County reflect a landscape defined by traditional agriculture and early industrial roots along the Little Conococheague Creek. The presence of the Cushwa Mill near Dry Run points to the area's milling history, while the Johns Hopkins University Geological Research Station near Bear Pond Hollow highlights the region's importance for academic field study. Several established burial grounds, such as Rose Hill Cemetery and Saint Pauls Cemetery, serve as important markers for genealogists tracing local families. The map details a mix of named peaks and valleys, from Two Top Mountain in the north to the Stone Quarry Ridge in the south, illustrating how the Appalachian terrain shaped the corridor's development. Small settlements like Kasiesville, Big Spring, and Shady Bower anchor the rural road network that connects these foothills to the valley floor.