Bath (Berkeley Springs) serves as the northern anchor for this landscape, where the historic town and Berkeley Springs sit at the base of Warm Springs Ridge. This map illustrates the intricate relationship between the mountainous topography and small-scale settlements that define Morgan County. The terrain is marked by a series of north-south ridges including Horse Ridge and Pious Ridge, which channel the waters of Sleepy Creek and its various forks toward the Potomac River. Throughout the valley, rural life is documented by numerous community landmarks such as Johnsons Mill and crossroads like Stotlers Crossroads. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, from Highland Ridge Cem and Duckwall Cem in the central hills to Ambrose Chapel Cem and Mount Olivet Cem further south.
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1894 · Winchester
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · Paw Paw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Hancock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Pawpaw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Hancock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Paw Paw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Gerrardstown
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1916 · Gerrardstown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Capon Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Capon Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500