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2011 Map of Hancock

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Potomac River carves a dramatic path through this tri-state boundary region, where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet. The town of Hancock serves as a central hub, flanked by the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Tonoloway Creek Aqueduct. This landscape is defined by its long-standing transportation and industrial corridors, visible in features like the Western Maryland Rail Trl and the remnants of the Burnt Factory further south.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds including Saint Peters Cemetery and Alpine Cemetery. The map also details the smaller communities that dot the hills and valleys, such as Sir Johns Run, Jimtown, and Spohrs Crossroads. Notable industrial and infrastructure landmarks like the Potomac Airpark and the Pennsylvania Glass and Sand Corporation Dam highlight the regional economy as it stood at the start of the 21st century.