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1949 Map of Evitts Creek

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Evitts Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Mason and Dixon Line serves as the northern boundary of this survey, marking the historic border between Pennsylvania and Maryland. The landscape is defined by the sharp parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, including Wills Mountain and Evitts Mountain, which channel the regional drainage and transport routes. To the southwest, the outskirts of Cumberland and South Cumberland show a mid-century community hub, featuring Fort Hill High Sch and Constitution Park.

Rural life is anchored by a network of country churches and small settlements such as Cooks Mills, Hazen, and Dickens. Notable local landmarks like Wolfe Mill on Evitts Creek and the Cumberland Country Club reflect the economic and social fabric of Allegany County during the post-war era. Infrastructure is heavily influenced by the terrain, with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the National Road utilizing the gaps and valleys to navigate the ridges.