1931 Map of Confluence

About this map

The Youghiogheny River and Casselman River converge at the town of Confluence, a critical transport hub defined by the industrial presence of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Western Maryland lines. This 1931 revision shows the rugged terrain of Laurel Hill and Turkey Foot before the major dam projects of the mid-20th century altered the river valleys. The landscape is densely populated with small agrarian and industrial markers, including the Baldwin Mine and Mary Ann Mine, alongside numerous rural educational sites like Three Maples School and Rugg School. The southern edge of the map features the National Pike passing through Somerfield, a village later submerged by the Youghiogheny River Lake. The distribution of family-named landmarks like Whites Bridge and Rogers Mill suggests a deeply rooted local economy tied to the timber and coal resources of the Laurel Highlands.