Finzel

Few communities in western Maryland have a history as closely tied to the National Road as Finzel. The former turnpike, now followed here by US Route 40, helped connect the Appalachian interior with eastern markets in the nineteenth century and still forms the community’s main east–west route. Finzel lies in Maryland’s Allegheny Highlands, where wooded ridges and cooler upland conditions define the setting. Nearby Finzel Swamp is a mountain wetland associated with the headwaters of Jennings Run. More a rural roadside settlement than an urban centre, Finzel reflects the enduring course of a historic American road. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the Allegheny Highlands.

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