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1978 Map of Shepherdstown

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Shepherdstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Potomac River carves a winding path through this region, forming the dramatic Horseshoe Bend and Terrapin Neck before passing Shepherdstown. As a prominent river town, this 1970s landscape reflects a deep layered history of transport and education, anchored by Shepherd College and the James Rumsey Bridge. Along the Maryland shore, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park follows the river's contours, a legacy of earlier commerce preserved alongside the Antietam National Battlefield Site to the northeast.

Local genealogy and industry are marked by sites like the Reformed Graveyard, Elmwood Cem, and Millers Sawmill. The intersection of river and rail is clear where the Norfolk and Western tracks cross the terrain, connecting smaller settlements such as Scrabble, Moler Crossroads, and Middleway. Smaller landmarks like the Rumsey Monument and several country churches like Marvin Chapel provide a detailed look at the community's cultural geography.