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1973 Map of Springfield

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Springfield serves as the focal point of this Hampshire County landscape, situated where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor cuts across the Springfield Valley. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel ridges including Frankfort Ridge and Buck Ridge, which guide the dramatic meandering path of the South Branch Potomac River. Along the riverbanks, small settlements and named locations such as Blues Beach, Grace, and Ritters highlight the local reliance on the water for transport and recreation.

Industrial and agricultural history is evident at Millesons Mill near Raven Rocks, while the community of Three Churches sits to the southeast near the base of South Branch Mountain. The map detail captures the intersection of early rail infrastructure and river-valley life, with specific landmarks like the Gaging Sta and various unnamed cemeteries providing points of interest for genealogists tracing families in the Wapocomo and Donaldson areas.