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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1951
Page
14
A quirky county history notes why the Potommac River and nearby creeks twist and turn. The text cites ancient riverwork, erosion, and geological changes shaping the banks and channels over time in Washington County.
A detailed study describes Washington County's geography from Sideling Creek to Waverton about 42.2 miles, outlining shale, limestone and sandstone formations, the Blue Ridge and Great Valley systems, and notable high and low points such as Quirauk Mountain at 2145 feet and Sandy Hook at 27 feet above sea level. The report notes erosion shaped ridges, valleys, and the West Virginia border mountains like the Masentten Mountain and Westl de geology shaping the county's terrain.
In the southern part of the county a new book-inspired feature begins a series on the area. This first article surveys geography as a backdrop for forthcoming pieces. Another installment is promised for tomorrow.
Aled rider aged 5 of Chambersburg suffered slight injuries Sunday after being struck by a car driven by William Henry Pelee of Thigerstown Route Three. Police say the child darted into the road, the driver had no chance to avoid the collision. He was treated for brush burns and a strained right collarbone and discharged from Chambersburg hospital. The article notes the Indian name Okeronokee meaning trembling water from a Georgia swamp.
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