Big Spring, MD
- Elevation
- 435 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Big Spring is a quiet, rural community in western Washington County, set along Route 56 just south of Clear Spring. The area takes its name from a powerful natural spring that flows from a cave on historic Spring Meadow Farm, which once powered an 18th-century grist mill serving nearby Fort Frederick. Today, it offers a peaceful slice of countryside with rolling farm fields, historic stone homes, and easy access to the Potomac River and the C&O Canal. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking for rural charm within a short drive of town amenities and Interstate 70.
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