1944 Map of Damascus

About this map

Damascus serves as a central hub on this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of several critical ridges where Montgomery, Howard, Carroll, and Frederick counties converge. The geography is defined by the headwaters of major drainage systems, including the Patuxent River, South Branch Patapsco River, and Great Seneca Creek, which originate in the high ground near Parrs Spring. The northeastern corner is anchored by the rail corridor of the Baltimore and Ohio, where the town of Mount Airy sits along the county line.