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1916 Map of Martinsburg

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Martinsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Martinsburg and its surrounding agricultural valley appear here during a period of significant rail expansion and rural development. The landscape is defined by the winding Opequon Creek and the dramatic bends of the Potomac River and Shenandoah River. The region's character as a major transportation hub is clear through the confluence of the Baltimore and Ohio RR, the Norfolk and Western RR, and the Cumberland Valley RR.

Local researchers can find numerous small rural schools like Eagle School and Dry Run School, alongside historic landmarks such as John Browns Cave and the County Home. The map captures several small unincorporated settlements and post offices, including Engle Keller PO and Middleway, reflecting the dense pattern of early 20th-century habitation before the modern consolidation of these rural communities. The distinct boundaries between Berkeley and Jefferson counties are clearly marked, illustrating the administrative structure of the West Virginia panhandle during this era.