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2011 Map of Williamsport

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Potomac River carves a winding path along the Maryland and West Virginia border, defining the landscape of this Washington County region. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal runs parallel to the river's north bank, passing through the town of Williamsport, where the historic Conococheague Creek Aqueduct stands as a significant engineering landmark. This area serves as a transit and industrial hub, evidenced by the Williamsport Power Plant and a dense network of roads connecting settlements like Halfway and Cloverton.

Local history is preserved in several notable cemeteries, including Bnai Abraham Cemetery and Salem Cemetery. Agricultural and small-scale commercial interests are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from Ziem Winery to Charles Mill near Cedar Grove. The map also documents the residential growth of various manors and farms, such as Tammany Manor and Fairplay Farms, reflecting the region's evolution into the 21st century.