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1949 Map of Deer Park

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Deer Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors this post-war survey of the Allegheny Plateau, connecting the industrial and residential hubs of Deer Park, Mountain Lake Park, and Loch Lynn Heights. The landscape is defined by the massive ridge of Backbone Mountain and the growing recreational draw of Deep Creek Lake to the north. This era captures the early development of seasonal tourism, evidenced by the Deep Creek Ski Lift and organized retreats like Boy Scout Camp and Holy Cross Camp.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from small country schools like Boiling Spring Sch to numerous family-named burial grounds including Moon Cem and Upole Cem. The map illustrates a rural economy in transition, where traditional mountain agriculture and timbering meet new recreational uses and the persistent influence of the rail line. Distinctive features like the Sand Flat Tabernacle and Our Fathers House reflect the social fabric of these ridge-top communities during the late 1940s.