1948 Map of Oakland

About this map

The Youghiogheny River carves a deep path through the Garrett County highlands in this mid-century survey, anchoring a landscape where timber and transit intersect. The Baltimore and Ohio R R serves as the industrial spine for the region, connecting the county seat at Oakland with neighboring Mountain Lake Park and Loch Lynn Heights. To the west, the state line with West Virginia is marked by the sister settlements of Hutton and Corinth, while the lumber and mining town of Crellin sits at the confluence of the river and Snowy Creek. Conservation and recreation are well established by this era, shown through the boundaries of Swallow Falls State Forest and the Mt Nebo State Game Preserve. Local life is further documented by rural landmarks like the Sines Cem, Swallow Falls Sch, and the organized youth camps at Camp Minnetoska Koshare and Camp Whitethorn near Herrington Lake.