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2016 Map of Inwood

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Inwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gerrardstown and the community of Inwood anchor this landscape along the eastern slopes of North Mountain, where the Shenandoah Valley transitions across the state line between West Virginia and Virginia. The 2016 survey documents a region characterized by a high density of named water sources and springs, such as Douglas Miller Farm Spring and Lee Whitacre Farm Spring, which historically supported the valley's renowned orchard economy. The settlement pattern is deeply rooted in local genealogy, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds and meeting houses scattered through the countryside.

Transportation routes like the Martinsburg Pike and several county roads connect established hamlets such as Darkesville, Bunker Hill, and Brucetown. The map details the drainage of Opequon Creek and its many tributaries, including Torytown Run and Specks Run, which define the local topography. This detailed layout provides researchers a clear view of the area's rural character, from the elevations of Cedar Hill to the flatlands near Clear Brook.