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1944 Map of Poolesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal serves as a defining artery along the Potomac River during the mid-1940s, marking the border between Maryland and Virginia. This survey by the Corps of Engineers highlights the intricate transportation network where the Monocacy River meets the Potomac, notably featuring the Monocacy Aqueduct. Inland, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cuts through the landscape, connecting rural hubs like Dickerson and Barnesville.

Smaller settlements and rural junctions like Beallsville, Martinsburg, and Jerusalem illustrate the agricultural character of western Montgomery County. Local landmarks such as the Sellman School and various geographic high points like Sholls Hill provide essential reference points for genealogists and local historians. The proximity of Poolesville to old river crossings like Nolands Ferry underscores the era's reliance on both historical river infrastructure and the evolving rail corridors.