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1916 Map of Martinsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Martinsburg and Charles Town anchor this 1916 survey of the Eastern Panhandle, revealing a landscape defined by the intricate bends of the Potomac River and the industrial corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio RR. The map illustrates the convergence of several historic rail lines, including the Norfolk and Western RR and the Cumberland Valley RR, which facilitated the transport of limestone and agricultural goods through Shenandoah Junction.

Rural life is meticulously documented through the placement of numerous one-room schoolhouses, such as Mt Airy School and Van Meter School, alongside the County Home near Leetown. Genealogists may find value in the specific locations of Mt Zion Church and Pleasant Plain Church. The winding course of Opequon Creek cuts through the western districts, while the eastern edge is marked by the steep relief of the Blue Ridge and landmarks like Purcell Knob.