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1950 Map of Lonaconing

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lonaconing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Georges Creek carves a deep industrial corridor through the heart of Allegany County, serving as the primary artery for settlement and transport during the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the dense concentration of mining communities such as Lonaconing, Midland, and Borden Shaft, which are linked by the Western Maryland railroad. These settlements are interspersed with localized family and religious landmarks, including St Marys Cem and Neff Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted genealogical history of the coal region.

To the east, the rising slopes of Dans Mountain provide a sharp contrast to the valley floor, hosting the Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area and prominent landmarks like Dans Rock. Along the southeastern edge, the North Branch Potomac River serves as a natural boundary with West Virginia, shadowed by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Mc Mullen Highway. The map also documents active extractive industries, noting numerous Strip Mine operations and the Warner Gem mine.