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2019 Map of Harpers Ferry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar command the heights where the Potomac River meets the Shenandoah, serving as the dramatic centerpiece of this multi-state intersection. The convergence of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia is defined here by its steep water gaps and a legacy of early transport infrastructure. Historic river crossings are noted by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Covered Bridge and the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Bridge, which parallel the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it traverses The Point and Virginius Island.

Beyond the river bluffs, the landscape transitions into the farming and rural settlements of Loudoun and Frederick Counties. Numerous historic cemeteries, such as the African Methodist Episcopal Cem and Lovettsville Union Cem near Lovettsville, offer significant genealogical data. Higher elevations are dominated by landmarks like Weverton Cliffs and Maryland Heights, while smaller communities such as Sandy Hook, Knoxville, and Neersville anchor the surrounding valleys.