1949 Map of Cumberland

About this map

Cumberland serves as the industrial and transportation nexus for this 1949 survey, where the Potomac River meets the heavy rail corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads. The map highlights the dramatic gap at The Narrows, flanked by Lovers Leap on Wills Mountain, a natural gateway that concentrated early travel along the National Pike. To the north, the landscape is defined by the Pennsylvania Maryland state line, with smaller mining and industrial settlements like Wellersburg and Mount Savage linked by a complex network of branch lines and creek runs. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Courthouse, Allegany High Sch, and the St Patricks Cem, while the presence of a Strip Mine and the State Line Pump Sta indicates the region's mid-century reliance on resource extraction and infrastructure.