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1944 Map of Point Of Rocks

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Point Of Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Potomac River corridor serves as the primary artery for both transportation and industry in this 1944 survey, where the Baltimore and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad trace the narrow strip of land between the water and the rising slopes of Catoctin Mountain. In Brunswick, the extensive rail infrastructure is clearly defined, while smaller river crossings and stops like Catoctin Sta (Lander P O) and Point of Rocks emphasize the era's reliance on these transit networks.

Away from the river, the landscape transitions into agricultural uplands dotted with crossroads communities such as Petersville and Jefferson. Local history is anchored by landmarks like Lewis Mill on Broad Run and Bells Mill along Catoctin Creek, reflecting a decentralized economy of grain and water power. Small settlements like Slabtown and Mountville are mapped alongside rural institutions like St Marks Church and Bethel Church, providing a detailed look at the social and economic fabric of Frederick and Loudoun counties during the war years.