2023 Map of Damascus

About this map

The headwaters of the Patuxent River and Great Seneca Creek converge in this corner of Maryland, where four counties meet near the high ground of Damascus. This modern survey reveals a landscape still defined by the crossroads of historical thoroughfares like the Old National Pike and Main St. Settlement patterns follow the ridge lines, with rural communities such as Claggettsville, Kemptown, and Mullinix serving as local anchors. Religious and community history is well-preserved through numerous landmarks, including Providence United Methodist Church and the Marvin Chapel Cem. The transition from the northern reaches of Clarksburg to the southern edge of Mount Airy shows a terrain carved by numerous tributaries, including Bennett Creek and the South Branch Patapsco River, illustrating the complex drainage systems that define this central Maryland plateau.