2016 Map of Oldtown

About this map

Oldtown serves as a historic focal point along the northern banks of the Potomac River, where the landscape is defined by the sharp bends of the river and the legacy of early American transportation. This 2016 survey documents the enduring presence of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, now protected within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. A notable architectural landmark, the Town Creek Aqueduct, stands where Town Creek meets the Potomac, illustrating the engineering required to navigate this ridge-and-valley terrain. On the West Virginia side of the river, small settlements like Green Spring and Okonoko mark the valley floor, while the rugged heights of Warrior Mtn and Green Ridge dominate the Maryland horizon. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying several local burial sites including the Oldtown Catholic Cem, Oldtown United Methodist Cem, and the uniquely named Fifty-Four Cem to the east.