This is the WM right-of-way as it exits today. The cut on the right disappears the further you walk west. A large chunk of the right-of-way has been totally removed just around the bend. This was done when Maryland Rt. 51 was widened in the early 80's and the majority of the WM right-of-way west of here to North Branch was removed. Only a short narrow strip about 3-6 ft. wide is all that remains. From up on the railroad bed you can easily view the C&O Canal's Lockhouse #72 and Md. Rt. 51. The Potomac is just on the other side of the canal. (2-4-03)
Walking the WM right-of-way east from the narrow strip remaining today into the rock cut as it leaves MD. Rt. 51. The second photo is from the center of the cut looking back west. (2-4-03)
Just top the east of the cut looking west than back east towards Spring Gap. The cut here is very impressive and a few rocks have fallen into the cut. (2-4-03)
These two photos were taken at the third road crossing west of the WM overpass at Spring Gap. This road or old right-of-way now leads to the cut in the photos above. (4-26-01)
WM crossed Collier Run Road apon exiting this rock cut. The WM's B158 milepost is also here beside the rail that once held the crossbucks for the road crossing. (Dec. 1998)
