1949 Map of Gorman

About this map

Gormania and the neighboring settlement of Gorman occupy a narrow valley floor where the North Branch Potomac River forms the state boundary. This post-war landscape is defined by the high ridge of Backbone Mountain and the deep industrial infrastructure of the Western Maryland railroad, which follows the river's winding course. The map documents a significant intersection of transport and history, featuring the George Washington Highway and the site of Fort Pendleton, a strategic overlook during the Civil War era.