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2016 Map of Gorman

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gorman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River serves as a winding natural boundary between Maryland and West Virginia, anchoring the twin river settlements of Gorman and Gormania. This 2016 survey highlights a landscape where local history and topography are deeply intertwined, particularly near Fort Pendleton and the site of the Gormania Bridge. The terrain is defined by the significant rise of Backbone Mountain to the west and The Little Mtn to the north, with the river valley providing the primary corridor for settlement and transit.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and burial sites throughout the uplands, including White Cem, Harvey-Wilson Cem, and Lish Cem. Industrial and transport footprints remain evident in features like the Bayard Truss Bridge and Steyer Mine Rd, which connect the isolated hamlets of Steyer, Wallman, and Bayard. These smaller communities are linked by a network of rural routes that trace the ridges and runs, such as Difficult Run and the Stony River to the southeast.