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2014 Map of Smithsburg

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Smithsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Waynesboro and the surrounding borderlands of Pennsylvania and Maryland define this landscape, where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the fertile valleys of the Cumberland and Hagerstown regions. The terrain transitions from the valley floors near Leitersburg and Chewsville to the high elevations of Blue Mountain and Quirauk Mtn. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous burial sites including Saint James Graveyard, Ringgold Graveyard, and the Smithsburg Cem.

The industrial and social history of the region is evident in the cluster of settlements like Rouzerivlle, Pen Mar, and Highfield-Cascade. The map traces the winding course of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it follows the ridgeline past High Rock and Raven Rock, overlooking the historic corridor of the Little Antietam Cr. Landmarks such as Fort Ritchie and the edge of Catoctin Mountain Park anchor the eastern mountain range, while reservoirs like Hagerstown Reservoir and Smithsburg Reservoir highlight the importance of water management for the valley's growing communities.