1937 Map of Gerrardstown

About this map

Gerrardstown and the surrounding Berkeley County landscape are defined by the parallel ridges of Sleepy Creek Mountain, Third Hill Mountain, and North Mountain. This 1930s-era topography reveals a complex network of rural institutions, including the Old Stone Church and Tuscarora Church, alongside numerous localized schoolhouses like McCubbin School and Sylvan Retreat School. The map captures the industrial and transit footprint of the period, from the Pennsylvania railroad line near Darkesville to the historic Braddock Road and the Tollgate near Inwood. Water crossings such as Warm Springs Ford and Baileys Ford along Back Creek indicate how residents navigated the valley floor between the high ridges. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from the rugged West Virginia heights into the more settled agricultural areas of the Shenandoah Valley borderlands.