2014 Map of Point of Rocks

About this map

Catoctin Creek winds through a landscape of established settlements and small farming communities as they appeared in the early 21st century. The map centers on the border between Maryland and Virginia, defined by the Potomac River and the preserved corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Along this historic waterway, the Catoctin Creek Aqueduct stands as a notable piece of civil engineering, while the B & O RR parallels the river, meeting at the rail hub of Washington Junction. Local heritage is anchored by numerous churchyards and burial grounds, including Saint Marys Cem and Saint Marks Cem near Petersville. From the industrial legacy of Furnace Mtn to the residential growth in Potomac Village, the survey documents the evolution of a region where transportation routes like the Jefferson Pike have long shaped the local economy.