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2019 Map of Westernport

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Westernport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River forms the winding state boundary between Maryland and West Virginia, anchoring a corridor of industrial and residential development. Clusters of settlement at Westernport, Luke, and Piedmont reveal the area's history as a regional hub for transportation and manufacturing. Along the steep slopes of the Allegheny Front, numerous small family burial sites such as the Thomas Family Cem and Sinkler Cem are preserved, offering valuable clues for genealogists and local historians researching the early families of Garrett and Mineral counties.

Industrial legacy is evident at Central Junction and along the Barnum Rail Trail, which traces former transport lines through the river valley. To the south, the landscape rises toward the Pinnacle and New Creek Mtn, while the Jennings Randolph Lake on the western edge marks a significant hydrological feature. This 2019 survey documents the enduring physical footprint of these river towns amidst the high ridges of the Appalachians.