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1895 Map of Piedmont

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Piedmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

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The North Branch Potomac River serves as the focal point for this survey, defining the state boundary between Maryland and West Virginia as it carves through the central ridges. Industrial and transit hubs such as Piedmont and Westernport anchor the northern reaches, while the Baltimore and Ohio R.R. and the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg R.R. facilitate the region's development. This 1895 era record identifies several resort and mountain communities including Mountain Lake Park and Deer Park, as well as the specialized commercial site of Rees Tannery.

High-altitude landmarks like the Fairfax Stone mark critical surveying points at the headwaters, while the rugged landscape is divided by massive features like Backbone Mountain and the Allegheny Front. The southwestern portion highlights the distinct topography of Canaan Valley, surrounded by the elevations of Canaan Mountain and Dobbin Ridge, where a local Tramway suggests the early activity of the timber or mining industries.