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1950 Map of Keyser

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Keyser
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Keyser serves as the industrial and population hub of this 1950s survey, situated along the winding banks of the North Branch Potomac River. The town's growth and layout are deeply tied to the heavy presence of the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads, which parallel the water and define the transport corridors through the Potomac Valley. This mid-century view captures the area as it transitioned through the post-war era, with clear demarcations between the urban center and the surrounding agricultural and rural landmarks like the County Farm and Wilson Community Hall.

High ridges including Dans Mountain and Knobly Mountain frame the river valley, creating a dramatic landscape where small settlements like Dawson and McCoole are tucked into the lower elevations. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous rural burial grounds and places of worship, including Meadow View Cem, Queens Point Cem, and Dawson Ch. Further south, the map details the infrastructure supporting the town, notably the Keyser Reservoir and the Fountain Sch at the base of the mountains.