1955 Map of Point Of Rocks

About this map

Point of Rocks serves as a focal point where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad meets the Potomac River and the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. This mid-1950s landscape reveals the enduring transportation corridor through the gap in Catoctin Mountain. To the north, the terrain transitions into the agricultural uplands of Frederick County, dotted with rural centers like Jefferson and Petersville. The river is characterized by significant landforms including Heaters Island and Paton Island, with Furnace Mountain rising abruptly on the Virginia side. Local genealogy is well-supported by the presence of numerous country churches such as St Marks Ch and St Pauls Ch, alongside smaller settlements like Slabtown and Olive. The map preserves the location of Catoctin Sta (Lander PO), highlighting the historic post offices that once served these rail-side communities.