Swanton in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

History of Deep Creek Lake

By F. Robby, July 30, 2016

1. History of Deep Creek Lake Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Deep Creek Project was begun in 1922 by the Youghiogheny Hydro-Electric Corporation and was completed in 1925. Deep Creek Lake is the largest man-made lake in Maryland. At full pool, Deep Creek Lake has 65 miles of shoreline and sites at 2462 feet above sea level. In 2000, the State of Maryland purchased the land underlying Deep Creek Lake, buffer zone properties and certain other parcels from General Public Utility, Inc.

Erected by Maryland Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 39° 30.727′ N, 79° 17.928′ W. Marker is in Swanton, Maryland, in Garrett County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Park Road and Brant Road. Marker is behind the administration building located at this intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Swanton MD 21561, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fighting Forest Fires (approx.

By F. Robby, July 30, 2016

2. History of Deep Creek Lake Marker

Text with lower left photo: Construction of the hydroelectric dam underway, September 3, 1924.

0.2 miles away); Fighting Forest Fires Is a Hard Job (approx. 0.2 miles away); Deep Creek Lake (approx. 2.2 miles away); Thayer Game Refuge (approx. 2.8 miles away); Col. James McHenry of Baltimore (approx. 3.7 miles away); The National Road (approx. 4.7 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Swanton.

By F. Robby, July 30, 2016

3. History of Deep Creek Lake Marker

Text with lower right photo: The original Glendale Bridge nearing completion, February 3, 1925.

By F. Robby, July 30, 2016

4. History of Deep Creek Lake Marker

View toward the lake, beyond the trees.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2016, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2016, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.