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1949 Map of Gorman

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Gorman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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.

Rural life is preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and local institutions, such as the Chisholm-Nydegger Cemetery and Harvey-Wilson Cem. To the north, Potomac State Forest covers the terrain, while signs of the region's extraction economy appear at the Strip Mine near Tasker Corners. Small community centers like Steyer and Kearney are linked by mountain runs and gaps, providing a detailed view of the settlement patterns along the Maryland and West Virginia border.