1969 Map of Harpers Ferry

About this map

The Potomac River and Shenandoah River converge at the heart of this survey, carving through the massive ridges of the Blue Ridge and South Mountain. This landscape serves as a critical junction of transportation history, where the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal parallel the water's edge. The map highlights the complex boundaries of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, centering on the preserved grounds of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Away from the river, the terrain rises sharply toward Loudoun Heights and Elk Ridge, while the eastern plains support established communities like Brunswick and Lovettsville. Local heritage is anchored by country landmarks such as Garretts Mill and numerous rural houses of worship, including St Pauls Ch and New Jerusalem Ch, which served the small settlements and farming valleys of the late 1960s.