1944 Map of Harpers Ferry

About this map

Harpers Ferry stands at the dramatic confluence of the Potomac River and Shenandoah River, a site defined by the deep water gaps cut through Elk Ridge and South Mountain. During this mid-1940s survey, the regional transportation network is prominently displayed, showing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad following the riverbanks while the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned) remains a visible trace of an earlier era. The map details a landscape of ridge-top heights and fertile valleys, from the industrial activity in Brunswick to the scattered agrarian settlements like Lovettsville and Yarrowsburg. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local institutions, including Stoker College and numerous rural houses of worship such as St Pauls Church and Ebenezer Church. Family-named landmarks like Garretts Mill and Georges Mill further anchor the geography to the area's local history.