Loading map...

1900 Map of Oakland

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Oakland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The Backbone Mountain ridge dominates the terrain of Garrett County at the turn of the century, serving as a massive physical barrier between the Youghiogheny River headwaters and the North Branch Potomac River. The Baltimore and Ohio R. R. winds through this complex landscape, supporting established mountain communities like Oakland, Mountain Lake Park, and Deer Park. Along the southern border with West Virginia, Gormania and Bayard anchor the river crossings, while the historic Fort Pendleton stands near the Western Maryland R. R. line.

Industrial and agricultural life is evident in the numerous glades and runs, such as Teen Glade and Bull Glade Run, which define the small-scale settlement patterns of the era. Genealogists will find interest in localized landmarks including Gnegy Church and family-named features like Conneway Hill, Truesdell Heights, and Roth Rock. The map illustrates a period when rail connectivity was the primary driver of growth in these high-altitude Maryland townships.