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1950 Map of Oakland

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

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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The Youghiogheny River carves a central path through this section of Garrett County, anchoring a landscape where mountain ridges meet established rail towns. The Baltimore and Ohio RR dictates the local geography, connecting the commercial center at Oakland to neighboring communities like Mountain Lake Park and Loch Lynn Heights. These settlements reflect the post-war era's intersection of industry and recreation, with the Oakland Golf Course positioned near the riverbanks while a Strip Mine operates further north along Roman Nose Mtn.

To the northwest, the Swallow Falls State Forest preserves the natural character of the high country, featuring landmarks such as Herrington Manor and Camp Minnetoska Koshare. Small rural institutions, including the New Herrington Sch and the Sines Cem, are scattered across the terrain, offering valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing families in the high ridges of Hoop Pole Ridge and Snaggy Mountain.