1949 Map of Accident

About this map

Accident and the surrounding Maryland-Pennsylvania highlands are defined by the winding course of the National Pike and a series of industrial and agricultural settlements at the end of the 1940s. The landscape is characterized by prominent ridges such as Negro Mountain and Winding Ridge, which separate deep drainages like Bear Creek and Cove Run. The survey documents a rural economy still tied to local processing and natural resources, evidenced by Kaese Mill, Engle Mill, and the Sausman Mine. Community life is anchored by landmarks such as the Rich Sch and the Turney Cem near the northern border at Addison. Large tracts of the eastern terrain are occupied by the Savage River State Forest, while the presence of a Fish Hatchery near the confluence of Little Bear Creek suggests managed aquatic resources during this era.