Old Maps of Elk Lick Township, Pennsylvania

1. 1899 Map of Grantsville

   

   1899 Grantsville

   1899 Print · USGS

   The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands are documented here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape of high ridges and narrow valley settlements. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Ridgley Hill and early mountain hamlets such as New Germany or Moscow Mills.

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4. 1904 Map of Grantsville

   

   1904 Grantsville

   1904 Print · USGS

   Garrett County at the close of the nineteenth century is captured here as a rugged corridor of timbering and coal transport. You can trace the path of the National Road through Grantsville or locate early industrial sites like Moscow Mills and the Jennings Brothers RR.

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7. 1921 Map of Meyersdale

   

   1921 Meyersdale

   1921 Print · USGS

   Somerset County's industrial and mountain landscape comes to life in the early 1920s as coal mining and railroads dominate the Casselman River valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local sites like Sanners Church, Shaw Mines, and the Ganguey School.

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10. 1939 Map of Meyersdale, 1955 Print

    

    1939 Meyersdale

    1955 Print · USGS

    Somerset County is captured here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Casselman River and its coal-bearing valleys. Local historians can trace the reach of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad past dozens of rural landmarks like Comptons Mill and Mt Davis.

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13. 1944 Map of Meyersdale, 1945 Print

    

    1944 Meyersdale

    1945 Print · USGS

    Somerset County’s rugged coal and timber country is frozen in time during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Casselman River and its busy rail lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of named rural landmarks like Plank Road Sch, Mt Zion Ch, and the Beachley Mine.

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16. 1946 Map of Grantsville, 1966 Print

    

    1946 Grantsville

    1966 Print · USGS

    Garrett County's high ridges and river valleys are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the historic National Pike and timbered heights. Genealogists can locate family-named features such as Zehner Hill, Yoder School, and the remote Dunghill Church.

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19. 1947 Map of Avilton, 1968 Print

    

    1947 Avilton

    1968 Print · USGS

    Maryland's high mountain ridges and the historic Mason-Dixon boundary are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can locate old mountain homesteads, the Avilton Sch, and rural cemeteries like Merrbach Cem or the Blocher Cem.

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22. 1948 Map of Cumberland

    

    1948 Cumberland

    1948 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail, documenting the industrial and transportation hubs of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Double Tollgate and Bunker Hill or along the Baltimore & Ohio RR.

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25. 1949 Map of Avilton

    

    1949 Avilton

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands in the late 1940s are defined by high ridges and mountain crossroads like Avilton and Piney Grove. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch Cem, Blocher Cem, and the old Avilton Sch.

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28. 1949 Map of Grantsville

    

    1949 Grantsville

    1949 Print · USGS

    Garrett County highlands and the Pennsylvania border are captured here just after the war as the mountain economy transitioned from timber and mining to modern transit. Genealogists can trace family names through Maple Grove Cem, Bevansville, and rural landmarks like The Dunghill.

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31. 1952 Map of Cumberland

    

    1952 Cumberland

    1952 Print · USGS

    The Potomac Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley are revealed in this early 1950s survey of the Appalachian interior. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors connecting Cumberland, Winchester, and the recreational waters of Deep Creek Lake.

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34. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print

    

    1956 Cumberland

    1966 Print · USGS

    The tri-state Highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the massive presence of the Baltimore & Ohio RR. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Cumberland through the Allegheny Mountains to mountain retreats like Deep Creek Lake.

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37. 1957 Map of Cumberland

    

    1957 Cumberland

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of the Allegheny Front define this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Trace the steam-era rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate rural landmarks like St Stephens Church and Stony River Dam.

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40. 1961 Map of Cumberland

    

    1961 Cumberland

    1961 Print · USGS

    The tri-state highlands of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania are shown in the mid-twentieth century as a complex landscape of ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace the winding Potomac River and find old rail-and-river towns like Cumberland, Keyser, and Morgantown.

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43. 1962 Map of Cumberland

    

    1962 Cumberland

    1962 Print · USGS

    The central Appalachians meet at the height of the mid-century industrial era, showing the rugged topography between Morgantown and Winchester. Genealogists can trace family lands near Fort Necessity or along the vital Baltimore & Ohio RR corridors.

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46. 1968 Map of Markleton, 1972 Print

    

    1968 Markleton

    1972 Print · USGS

    Somerset County's high country is captured in the late sixties, showing the rail-and-river corridor through the mountains. Researchers can trace the Pinkerton Tunnel, locate rural landmarks like Gem Mt Zion Ch, or find industrial footprints at the Strip Mines.

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49. 1968 Map of Meyersdale, 1972 Print

    

    1968 Meyersdale

    1972 Print · USGS

    Somerset County coal country and rail corridors are captured here in the late sixties as industry shaped the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Meyersdale, find family names at Highland Cem, or locate historic sites like Berkleys Mill and Shaw Mines.

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52. 1977 Map of Avilton, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Avilton

    1979 Print · USGS

    Garrett County in the late seventies is captured in this detailed aerial perspective of the ridgelines and rural settlements. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of family farms near Avilton and identify the shoreline of the Frostburg Reservoir.

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55. 1977 Map of Grantsville, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Grantsville

    1979 Print · USGS

    Maryland's high mountain country is captured during the late seventies, showing the rural landscape around the Pennsylvania border. Researchers can trace the riverbank layout of Casselman, the cross-border influence of Springs, and the forested slopes of Meadow Mountain.

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58. 1977 Map of Meyersdale, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Meyersdale

    1979 Print · USGS

    Somerset County's valley floor and ridge-top farms are seen in sharp detail during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the winding Casselman River through settlements like Meyersdale, Salisbury, and Summit Mills.

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61. 1977 Map of Markleton, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Markleton

    1979 Print · USGS

    Somerset County's rural landscape is captured from the air in the late seventies, showing the intricate balance of forest and farmland. Researchers can trace the banks of the Casselman River or locate property boundaries near Deer Valley Lake and Roberts Lake.

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64. 1979 Map of Morgantown, 1983 Print

    

    1979 Morgantown

    1983 Print · USGS

    The northern Appalachian borderlands are captured here in the late seventies, showing the tri-state area of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Genealogists and historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line through mountain settlements like Markleysburg and across the Youghiogheny River Lake.

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67. 1994 Map of Grantsville, 1999 Print

    

    1994 Grantsville

    1999 Print · USGS

    Grantsville and the surrounding Garrett County highlands are captured here in the late twentieth century as the region balanced its mountain wilderness and agricultural roots. Researchers can trace old family sites such as Slaubaugh Cem, the Yoder Sch, and traces of an Old Railroad Grade along the river.

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70. 2011 Map of Avilton, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Avilton

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Elk Lick Township, including New Germany, Sylvan Lane, and other nearby areas

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73. 2011 Map of Grantsville, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Grantsville

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Elk Lick Township, including Grantsville, Jennings, and other nearby areas

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