C&O Canal, Maryland Map Art

A Map of Home. A Work of Art.

Explore the C&O Canal from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map follows the canal’s towpath for 184 miles, from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland, with shaded topographical relief that shows the ridges and valleys the Potomac River winds through along the way.

The towpath is drawn as a raised, sky-blue path that floats above the land, so you can trace the whole route from end to end. Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you’ve biked the towpath, paddled the canal, or walked a few miles of it on a Sunday afternoon, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a trip that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to find the places you passed, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.

Three ways to hang it

Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.

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Geography Worth Displaying

This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau, with the towpath traced from OpenStreetMap. It brings together terrain, waterways, roads and building detail along the length of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Places along the canal are labeled, from Great Falls and Harpers Ferry to Shepherdstown, Sharpsburg, Little Orleans, Paw Paw and Oldtown, and the topography is derived from government sources.

Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly what’s on the map. We set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves the C&O Canal. So whether it’s for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map brings back fond memories of the towpath.

Read the story behind this map: Detailed Map of the C&O Canal, Maryland.