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1951 Map of Evitts Creek

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Evitts Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Cumberland and its southern extension, South Cumberland, occupy the valley floor where the Potomac River bends, framed by the steep rise of Wills Mountain. This mid-century survey illustrates the industrial and transit-heavy character of the region, anchored by the Baltimore and Ohio RR and the Pennsylvania RR corridors. Moving north into the Cumberland Valley, the landscape shifts toward agricultural and residential settlements like Cooks Mills and Hazen, while the eastern terrain is dominated by the ridges of Evitts Mountain and Martin Mtn.

Local history is preserved in the numerous rural institutions scattered throughout the hills, including Mt Fairview Ch, Centenary Ch, and the Union Grove Cem. The area around Wolfe Mill and the Cumberland Country Club highlights the postwar growth and recreational spaces near the city. Notable natural features such as Gordon Lake and the Rocky Gap Run drainage provide a view of the watershed before major modern development altered the creek's surroundings.