1953 Map of Shepherdstown

About this map

Shepherdstown serves as a historic focal point where the Potomac River winds through a landscape defined by 19th-century infrastructure and agricultural hamlets. The 1971 photorevisions capture the intersection of the Norfolk and Western railroad and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which hugs the riverbank near Shepherd's Island and Horseshoe Bend. On the West Virginia side, Shepherd College and Morgan Grove Town Park mark the community's growth, while rural life remains anchored by crossroads such as Scrabble, Moler Crossroads, and Middleway. Across the James Rumsey Bridge, the map documents Sharpsburg and Antietam Station in Maryland. This survey provides a clear view of the region's topography, from the drainage of Rocky Marsh Run and Rattlesnake Run to the various springs and cemeteries, including Elmwood Cem, that are essential for local genealogical research.