1969 Map of Harpers Ferry

About this map

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park stands at the dramatic confluence of the Potomac River and Shenandoah River, where three states meet. This late 1960s topographic survey captures the complex intersection of historical transportation and mountain geography. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad follows the northern river bank alongside the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, while the Appalachian Trail traverses the heights of Blue Ridge and South Mountain. South of the rivers, the landscape in Loudoun County, Virginia, is dotted with rural landmarks like St Pauls Ch and Georges Mill, reflecting a long-established agricultural pattern in the shadow of Short Hill Mountain. The town of Brunswick appears as a significant rail center, contrasted with the smaller village of Lovettsville to the south.