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1953 Map of Point of Rocks

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Point of Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Potomac River corridor serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, defining the border between Maryland and Virginia. The landscape is dominated by the parallel transit routes of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which navigate the narrow passage beneath Catoctin Mountain. The bustling rail town of Brunswick stands in contrast to the agricultural settlements of Jefferson and Petersville to the north.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural infrastructure of the era, including the Lander P O at Catoctin Creek and several community landmarks like St Marks Church and Bethel Church. Industrial history is preserved through the locations of Lewis Mill and Bells Mill, while the river's geography is detailed by Heaters Island and Mason Island, illustrating the complex water and rail economy of Frederick and Loudoun Counties.