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1958 Map of Big Pool

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Big Pool
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Potomac River carves a dramatic S-curve at the boundary of Maryland and West Virginia, serving as the central artery for transportation and conservation. Along its northern bank, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Western Maryland Railway run parallel, illustrating the competition between rail and water transport that defined this corridor. The landscape is dominated by the ridges of Sleepy Creek Mountain and North Mountain, with the Sleepy Creek Public Hunting and Fishing Area preserving a significant portion of the highland interior.

Rural life in the late 1950s is evidenced by numerous country congregations and small settlements like Holton, Johnsontown, and Tomahawk. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as Fort Frederick State Park and several small community centers including Pleasant View Sch and Providence Ch. The complex terrain of Ferrel Ridge and Third Hill Mountain directs the flow of Tilhance Creek and Back Creek as they move toward the Potomac.