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2016 Map of Patterson Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Patterson Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River serves as the winding boundary between Maryland and West Virginia, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows. This area is dominated by the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, where the legacy of nineteenth-century transportation is preserved along the C&O Canal Towpath. The map highlights engineering feats such as the Evitts Creek Aqueduct and the historical significance of river crossings near Wiley Ford and Oldtown.

Away from the water, the terrain rises into prominent features like Irons Mtn and Martin Mtn, separated by the namesake Patterson Creek valley. For genealogists, several burial sites are documented, including Saint Marys Cem and the Forest Glen United Methodist Church Cem. The coexistence of the American Discovery Trail and established settlements like Fort Ashby and Spring Gap illustrates the region's enduring role as a corridor for travel and community.