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1946 Map of Grantsville

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Grantsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Grantsville serves as the focal point of this 1946 survey, situated along the historic National Road where the Casselman River and its Casselman Branch Railroad dictate the valley's development. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Negro Mountain and Meadow Mountain, with the dense timberlands of Savage River State Forest covering much of the western terrain. Small rural communities like Jennings, Bevansville, and Springs are mapped alongside the foundational infrastructure of the mid-20th century.

Local history is preserved in the placement of numerous country churches and schools, such as Maple Grove Church and Yoder School. The map documents the intricate drainage network of the North Branch and South Branch, feeding into the primary waterway. Notable landmarks including the Lookout Tower near Hi-Point and the Ridgley Cemetery provide essential points of reference for genealogists and researchers tracing the settlement patterns of western Garrett County.