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1997 Map of Williamsport

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Williamsport serves as a focal point where the Conococheague Creek meets the Potomac River, highlighting a landscape defined by the historic path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. By the late 1990s, the area reflects a complex layering of transportation history, from the canal's winding route and the Conrail tracks to the modern intersection of Interstate 81 and Interstate 70.

Residential growth is evident in neighboring Halfway and Marlowe, while the map preserves the locations of vital community institutions like Bnai Abraham Cem and St Andrew Ch. Further south, the rural character of Washington County remains visible through smaller settlements like Downsville and Cedar Grove. The inclusion of specialized infrastructure, such as the Filtration Plant and various industrial ponds, underscores the region's managed relationship with its water resources and industrial footprint.