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1949 Map of Sang Run

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sang Run
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

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Youghiogheny River carves a deep path through the center of this 1949 survey, defining the industrial and natural geography of western Maryland's Garrett County. Near Sang Run, the river's descent is marked by Gap Falls, while further downstream a Power Plant and Surge Tank signal the mid-century harnessing of these waters. To the east, the edge of Deep Creek Lake appears, feeding into Deep Creek and Fork Run.

Rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks and local institutions, such as White Rock Ch and the Sister Cem in Pleasant Valley. Education is represented by the Elder Sch and Lynn Dale Sch, while the presence of a Sawmill and the Swallow Falls State Forest suggests a local economy tied to the timber and natural resources of Piney Mountain and Snaggy Mountain. Near the West Virginia border, the community of Cranesville sits on the edge of the Pine Swamp, a notable wetland feature.