2011 Map of Patterson Creek

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River serves as the central artery for this borderland where Maryland meets West Virginia. Along its banks, small settlements and transport hubs like North Branch and Patterson Creek reveal a landscape shaped by river crossings and mountain gaps. The presence of the Spring Gap Post Office and several resting places, including Saint Marys Cemetery and the Hardy Cemetery, offer significant touchpoints for genealogical research. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges such as Collier Mountain and Nicholas Ridge, which force roads and creeks into narrow valleys like Wildcat Hollow and Moores Hollow. This 2011 survey documents a mix of agricultural tradition and recreational land use, seen in the proximity of family cemeteries to modern sites like the Wesleyan Memorial Park and Pigmans Ferry Campground.