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1947 Map of Friendsville

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Friendsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Youghiogheny River carves through this tri-state borderland, where the Mason And Dixon Line meets the intersection of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This mid-century landscape reflects a dispersed settlement pattern centered around Friendsville and Markleysburg, with the massive Youghiogheny River Lake dominating the eastern terrain. The map provides a detailed view of a rural society sustained by neighborhood landmarks, including Webb Chapel, Blooming Rose Ch, and several small rural schools like McCabe Sch and South Avenue Sch.

Topographic details reveal a complex ridge system, including Thomas Ridge and Division Ridge, which dictated the early road networks and farm placements. Notable for genealogists are the named glades and hills, such as Keeler Glade, Asher Glade, and Sickle Hill, alongside smaller hamlets like Selbysport and Kendall. The presence of a Pipeline cutting across the ridges highlights the introduction of industrial infrastructure into this traditionally agricultural and river-focused region.