1956 Map of Cumberland

About this map

The Allegheny Front serves as the dramatic topographical spine of this region, separating the high plateaus to the west from the ridge-and-valley province to the east. At the center of this industrial and mountain landscape lies Cumberland, a major transportation hub where the North Branch Potomac River meets the heavy traffic of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and Western Maryland Ry. The map reveals a mid-century balance between extraction, industry, and burgeoning recreation, with the high-altitude Canaan Valley and Deep Creek Lake State Park established alongside active resource corridors.