2014 Map of Patterson Creek

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River serves as a natural and political boundary in this 2014 survey, winding past the historical corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The landscape is defined by the sharp ridges and deep hollows of the Appalachian terrain, including Martin Mtn and Warrior Mtn, which frame the valley floor. Settlement is concentrated in small communities such as Patterson Creek, North Branch, and Green Spring, where the CSX railroad line follows the river's path, highlighting the enduring importance of this transportation artery.