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1944 Map of Williamsport

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Potomac River winds through this mid-1940s survey, serving as the definitive border between Maryland and West Virginia. The landscape is dominated by the complex transportation infrastructure around Williamsport, where the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal runs parallel to the river. Significant industrial and agricultural activity is evident through the presence of the Cushwa Brick Co and the Cedar Grove Mill.

Railroad connectivity is a central theme, with the Western Maryland and Norfolk and Western lines intersecting the region, supporting local hubs like Williamsport Station and Pinesburg Sta. Educational and community life is anchored by several rural institutions, including St James School and the Dellinger School. The terrain is marked by prominent bends in the river such as Whitings and Neck, illustrating the deep relationship between the waterway and the surrounding settlements like Downsville and Halfway.