The Youghiogheny River carves a deep path through this borderland where Maryland and West Virginia meet. The landscape is defined by its transition from the agricultural clearings of Cranesville and Lake Ford to the densely wooded slopes of Piney Mtn and Elder Hill. Significant natural features include the Muddy Creek Falls and the surrounding Swallow Falls area, while the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail winds along the river's eastern banks. Genealogists may find interest in the Sister Cem near Pigeon Knob or the Sang Run Cem located near the settlement of Sang Run. The map also reveals specialized ecosystems like the Murray Swamp and Pine Swamp, highlighting the diverse drainage patterns that feed into Deep Creek Lake at the southeastern corner of the quadrangle.
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1886 · St. George
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · St. George
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Piedmont
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Oakland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Accident
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Oakland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Bruceton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Kingwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Kingwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Bruceton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500