1967 Map of Hyndman

About this map

Hyndman serves as the central hub of this topographical study, positioned where the Baltimore and Ohio and Penn Central rail lines converge along the narrow valley floor. The geography is defined by the steep parallel ridges of Coughenour Ridge and Wills Mountain, which funnel Wills Creek and its tributaries through the landscape. To the southeast, the terrain opens into the Cumberland Valley, where the waters of Evitts Creek are captured by Lake Koon and Lake Gordon. Small settlements such as Fossilville and Centerville dot the lower elevations, while large tracts of State Game Lands No 48 and State Game Lands No 104 cover the high ground. The presence of rural landmarks like Bortz Ch and the High Sch in Hyndman provides a detailed look at the social infrastructure of Bedford County during the late 1960s.