1952 Map of Cumberland

About this map

Cumberland serves as the focal point of this mid-century regional survey, situated at the dramatic intersection of the Potomac River and the complex ridgelines of the Allegheny Mountains. The map illustrates a landscape defined by sharp linear ridges and narrow valleys, where the North Branch Potomac River and the South Branch Potomac River carve intricate paths through the terrain. Civil infrastructure reflects the difficult geography, with settlements like Frostburg, Oakland, and Keyser positioned along vital transit corridors that overcome the natural barriers of Savage Mountain and Sideling Hill.