Bridging The Potomac, Point Of Rocks is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on November 8th, 2023.
Bridging The Potomac, Point Of Rocks
The Catoctin Mountain Highway, otherwise known as Route 15 crosses the the placid Potomac River on this steel truss bridge at Point of Rocks,... more
Title
Bridging The Potomac, Point Of Rocks
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
The Catoctin Mountain Highway, otherwise known as Route 15 crosses the the placid Potomac River on this steel truss bridge at Point of Rocks, Maryland. Route 15 links Leesburg, Virginia with the village of Point of Rocks along with the city of Frederick, Maryland about 25 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
The bridge is 1,700 feet in length on eight spans which are set atop massive sandstone piers which are reflected here on the calm river waters. Built in 1939, this two-lane highway bridge was not the first to be built here. Point of Rocks has been an important crossroads of travel since American Indians established routes through the region. Though quieter these days, the area was bustling with commerce between the 1830s and 1930s. During the Civil War, Point of Rocks found itself in the middle of a battleground.
During the Civil War, troops from both sides frequently crossed the River. Troops traded volleys across the water, skirmished in and near Point of Rocks, and Confederates attacked canal boats, captured trains, destroyed locks, and raided supply stores. Rebels burned the bridge across the Potomac here in 1862 to impede the Federals from entering Virginia.
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail follows the historic C&O Canal on the Maryland shore at the far side of this bridge, as does the original route of the B&O Railroad which was first laid in 1832 still still in use today.
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November 8th, 2023
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Comments (9)
Michael Mazaika
Crossed it very many times. Great timing on catching the waters when they're fairly calm. Nice one, Douglas. - Mike (V)
Diane Hocker
Stunning and different for you, Douglas ~ perspective gives such a so=trong sense of this I lived I dC but do not remember this so great to see something new.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 11-8-2023)
Douglas Taylor replied:
Steve! Thank you for the recognition of my art by honoring me with the feature in this wonderful photographic art group! Greatly appreciated.
VIVA Anderson
i love this BRIDGE!! and what a FAB capture !!!!!!!!! Beautiful reflections +++, and such clarity !!!!!!!! and THE!! Patomic River, so placid. Thanks for your wonderful write-up, it makes the whole experience complete, the 'knowing' !!! "Point Of Rocks" is an historic Treasure. I love this Bridge, still in use: how wonderful.....BIG FAV., Kudos........A beautiful story and scene: fits all environments this print. ....VIVA
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for all of your wonderful compliments on my photograph, VIVA! Your words are much appreciated here.
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