1953 Map of Shepherdstown

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The Potomac River winds through the heart of this landscape, its deep bends defining the border between West Virginia and Maryland. Along the northern bank, the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal follows the river's curve past Horseshoe Bend and the wooded Shepherds Island. In West Virginia, Shepherdstown serves as a central hub, anchored by Shepherd College and the Elmwood Cem. The James Rumsey Bridge provides a vital link across the water toward Sharpsburg, Maryland, while the Norfolk and Western railroad services Antietam Station. Smaller hamlets like Scrabble and Moler Crossroads are connected by a network of rural roads and spring-fed runs, including Rocky Marsh Run and Town Run. The landscape is dotted with local landmarks such as Marvin Chapel and Millers Sawmill, reflecting a mid-century community deeply integrated with its riverfront geography.