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1900 Map of Pawpaw

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Pawpaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

The Potomac River winds in dramatic loops through this 1900 survey of the tri-state border region, where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania converge. This area is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the era, following the river’s path with the Baltimore and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad often running parallel. The topographical detail reveals the complex ridge-and-valley system of the Appalachians, including Purslane Mountain and Warm Spring Ridge.

Settlements like Pawpaw and Little Orleans serve as key points in a landscape tied to transit and the Cacapon River confluence. Researchers can find numerous river crossings such as Fisher Ford and Harland Ford, as well as industrial landmarks like the Power Plant near Great Cacapon. The inclusion of the Woodmont Club and the intricate rail sidings at Doe Gully and Magnolia provides a look at the recreation and logistics that shaped these valley communities at the turn of the century.