1893 Map of Harpers Ferry

About this map

Harpers Ferry stands as the central hub of this reconnaissance survey, positioned at the strategic confluence where the Potomac River meets the Shenandoah River. The map documents a critical transportation corridor during the late nineteenth century, tracing the vital path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal as it parallels the river's northern bank. This era is defined by a dense network of competing infrastructure, including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, which facilitated the movement of goods and people across the Blue Ridge and through the Valley.