2016 Map of Shepherdstown

About this map

The Potomac River meanders sharply through the Shenandoah Valley, serving as the border between Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and Sharpsburg, Maryland. This landscape is defined by its deep historical layers, from the protected grounds of Antietam National Battlefield to the long industrial corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The map reveals a dense network of family and community history, evidenced by numerous burial grounds like the Shepherds Graveyard, Elmwood Cem, and the Buckles Reverend Black Cem. The terrain is marked by significant water features and agricultural sites, including Morgan Spring and Rockmarsh Run. Modern academic life at Shepherd Univ sits adjacent to these historical landmarks, while the C&O Canal Towpath follows the river’s edge past Horseshoe Bend and Terrapin Neck, tracing the path of 19th-century commerce.