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1951 Map of Bellegrove

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Bellegrove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Potomac River carves a dramatic southern boundary through this landscape where Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia converge. This mid-century survey highlights the intricate transportation corridors following the water, including the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the Western Maryland Railway, and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Notable river features like the sharp Turkey Foot Bend and the Indigo Tunnel illustrate the engineering challenges of navigating the Appalachian ridges.

Local life is anchored by small settlements such as Bellegrove and Woodmont, alongside numerous country sanctuaries like Piney Plains Ch and St Pauls Ch. The northern boundary is defined by the Mason and Dixon Line, while the topography is dominated by the long, parallel stretches of Sideling Hill and Tonoloway Ridge. The presence of the Woodmont Club and Tonoloway Club indicates the area's long-standing character as a recreational and conservation landscape.