1949 Map of Gorman
USGS Topo · Published 1976About this map
The North Branch Potomac River defines the winding border between Maryland and West Virginia, anchoring a landscape of mountain ridges and riverside industry. Along this corridor, the Western Maryland railroad follows the water's edge, connecting the coal-era settlements of Gorman, Gormania, and Bayard. The topography is dominated by the steep slopes of The Little Backbone Mountain and Elk Garden Mountain, which hem in the narrow river valley. Family history is etched into the terrain through numerous small burial grounds, including the Harvey-Wilson Cem and Chisholm-Nydegger Cemetery. Further upland, the George Washington Highway traverses the plateau, passing rural hubs like Tasker Corners and Bethlehem Ch. The presence of a Strip Mine and an extensive Pipeline near Difficult Hill reflects the region's mid-century reliance on natural resource extraction and energy transport.
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Editions of this 1949 Gorman Map
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Historical Maps of Bayard Through Time
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