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2019 Map of Williamsport

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

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Williamsport and the Halfway suburbs form the northern anchor of this landscape, situated at the confluence of Conococheague Creek and the Potomac River. This 2019 survey documents the extensive riverfront preservation within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, where the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Aqueduct remains a prominent landmark. The terrain is marked by dramatic river bends such as The Horse Shoe and Powell Bend, contrasting with the increasingly developed residential areas of the northern panhandle.

Rural life continues further south in the small communities of Downsville, Bakersville, and Spielman. Genealogists will find numerous burial grounds of historical interest, including Saint Augustines Graveyard near the town center and the Salem Lutheran Church Cem in the southern reaches. The intricate network of local runs, including Marsh Run and Opequon Creek, provides a clear view of the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated the placement of these early Maryland and West Virginia border settlements.