1955 Map of Harpers Ferry

About this map

Harpers Ferry National Monument stands as a central landmark in this mid-century survey, capturing a pivotal moment in the preservation of this tri-state junction. The confluence of the Potomac River and Shenandoah River creates a dramatic focal point where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal parallel the water. The map documents the intricate topography of Elk Ridge and South Mountain, with the Appalachian Trail winding across the high ground of Loudoun Heights and Maryland Heights.