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2019 Map of Oakland

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Oakland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Youghiogheny River carves a deep path through this Maryland-West Virginia borderland, serving as a geographic anchor for the historic communities of Oakland and Mountain Lake Park. This survey reveals the dense network of small settlements and transportation corridors that define the region, from the residential clusters of Loch Lynn Heights to the border villages of Hutton and Corinth. The terrain is characterized by prominent ridges like Hoop Pole Ridge and Brier Ridge, which hem in the river valleys and influence the placement of the CSX rail line and local thoroughfares.

Researchers will find significant genealogical data in the numerous burial sites documented, including Oakland Cem, Ashby Cem, and the Ferndale Baptist Cem. The landscape also preserves evidence of local infrastructure and recreation, such as Ward's Airport and the expansive Herrington Manor area. These details provide a clear view of how the natural geography of the Appalachian plateau has shaped the local economy and social patterns over time.