2014 Map of Westernport

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River serves as the primary artery and boundary through this mountain landscape, winding between Westernport and Piedmont where West Virginia and Maryland meet. This 2014 survey documents a complex network of riverside industrial and residential development centered around the towns of Luke, Beryl, and Bloomington. The topography is dominated by the steep rises of Hampshire Hill and Franklin Hill, while the massive Jennings Randolph Lake reservoir shapes the western portion of the terrain. Genealogical interest is high throughout the rural areas, with numerous family burial grounds such as Thomas Family Cem and Sinkler Cem peppered across the slopes. The transportation history of the region is anchored by the West Virginia Central Junction and the path of Maryland Hwy (135), illustrating the enduring rail-and-road economy that defines these river valley settlements.