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2019 Map of Hancock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Potomac River carves a dramatic path through this tri-state junction, where the borders of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia meet. The town of Hancock sits at the heart of this corridor, flanked by steep ridges including Tonoloway Ridge and Warm Springs Ridge. This landscape is defined by its transit history, following the winding Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the parallel Western Maryland Rail Trail.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Morgan County Courthouse in Berkeley Springs to several historic burial grounds like Saint Thomas Graveyard and Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church Cem. The map documents the varied settlement patterns of the region, ranging from the industrial heritage at Burnt Factory to small communities like Sir Johns Run and Spohrs Crossroads. Natural features such as Lover's Leap and Grasshopper Hollow add unique character to this intersection of Appalachian geography and early American infrastructure.