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2019 Map of Great Cacapon

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Great Cacapon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Great Cacapon serves as the focal point of this region where the Cacapon River joins the Potomac River. The landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Purslane Mtn, Tonoloway Ridge, and Warm Springs Ridge, which channel local movement and settlement. Water sources are a prominent feature of the terrain, including numerous named springs such as Tah-lee Spring, Ziler Spring, and the Cacapon State Park Spring. These reliable water points likely influenced the positioning of local landmarks like Edes Ft and the various family-named farms across the valley.

Local history is preserved through the distribution of community sites, from the Enon School to a series of rural cemeteries including Mount Nebo Cem and Mount Tabor Cem. The northern boundary is marked by the presence of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, signaling the historic transport corridor along the state line. Topographic details like Fluted Rocks and Prospect Rock offer clear landmarks for those studying the physical geography of Morgan County.