1922 Map of Confluence

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The Youghiogheny River and Casselman River converge at the town of Confluence, a critical mountain junction where the Baltimore and Ohio RR and the Western Maryland RR trace the winding riverbanks. This 1922 edition reveals a landscape dense with small-scale rural infrastructure, from the Baldwin Mine near Humbert to a remarkable concentration of country schools such as Fairoaks School and Three Maples School. The rugged terrain of Laurel Hill is punctuated by significant engineering works, including the Brooks Tunnel and Benford Tunnel, which allowed the railroads to navigate the steep ridges of the Laurel Highlands. Further south, the National Pike crosses the Youghiogheny River at Somerfield, marking a historic transportation corridor that predates the modern highway system, while the mountain slopes are dotted with community landmarks like Old Bethel Church and Jersey Church.