2016 Map of Damascus

About this map

Damascus serves as the central hub of this northern Montgomery County landscape, where the headwaters of the Patuxent River and the S. Br Patapsco River drain the rolling highlands. The map documents a dense network of early crossroads settlements, including Kemptown, Claggettsville, and Browningsville, many defined by their proximity to historic travel routes like the Old National Pike. Local heritage is deeply rooted in the numerous burial grounds and congregations such as Providence United Methodist Church Cem and Montgomery Chapel Cem. The topography is marked by several named watercourses including Little Bennett Cr and Fahrney Br, which shaped the placement of early homesteads. Near the Frederick County line, the presence of landmarks like Annapolis Rock provides a clear orientation for the terrain that transitions toward the Monocacy valley.