C&O Canal Towpath - Cabin John MD
N 38° 57.318 W 077° 07.859
18S E 315349 N 4313975
This chimney can be found along the C&O Canal towpath about half way between mile marker 6 and 7.
Waymark Code: WM80F2
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2010
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It's so close to shore that it's hard to imagine a house having ever been here, but the Potomac River has probably shifted considerably from it's annual flood and low levels. The chimney appears to be made of handmade brick and the kind of stone found in the area. It's my own conjecture but I can imagine that a cabin could have been built here during the canal's construction for a foreman or canal manager at that time.
Additional coords indicate nearest parking to hike to this area on the Canal towpath.
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Additional waypoints to this waymark: N 38° 57.864 W 077° 08.292
Is your description history or fantasy: History
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Public or Private Propery: Public
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