2011 Map of Cresaptown

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River serves as the focal point for this landscape along the Maryland and West Virginia border, where industrial transit and residential communities converge. Suburban and industrial clusters like Cresaptown and Wiley Ford are defined by their proximity to major infrastructure, including the Cumberland Airport and the B & O RR. The map captures a complex network of transportation and topography, featuring engineered solutions like the Welton Tunnel and Knobly Tunnel to navigate the local ridges. This modern survey is particularly useful for genealogical research, as it identifies numerous family-named burial sites such as the Lease Cemetery, Abe Cemetery, and Inkeep Cemetery. From the Cumberland Fair Grounds to the historic site of Fort Ashby, the map documents a region where river-valley commerce and longstanding community landmarks coexist.