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1948 Map of Accident

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Accident
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The National Road and U.S. 40 bisect this high-elevation terrain along the Maryland and Pennsylvania border during the mid-20th century. This area is defined by its deep ridges and watercourses, notably Winding Ridge and Negro Mountain, which channel numerous streams like Bear Creek and Puzzley Run. The settlement of Accident serves as a local hub near the southern edge, while smaller crossroads and hamlets such as Strawn, Addison, and Unamis dot the northern transition into Pennsylvania.

Local industry and subsistence are visible through scattered landmarks such as the Sausman Mine and historical milling operations at Kaese Mill and Engle Mill. Educational and community life are represented by the Rich Sch and the Turney Cem. A significant portion of the eastern landscape is dedicated to the Savage River State Forest, containing prominent points like Bald Knob and Chocolate Drop Hill, illustrating a landscape largely defined by state-managed timber and conservation.