Spring Gap, Maryland facts for kids
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Spring Gap, Maryland
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 Spring Gap, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Spring Gap, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 80.37/sq mi (31.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21560
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| FIPS code | 24-74350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583690 |
Spring Gap is a small community in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county government handles services for the area.
Spring Gap is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area defined by the government just for counting people during the census. In 2020, about 52 people lived in Spring Gap.
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Discover Spring Gap, Maryland
Spring Gap is located in a valley near the North Branch Potomac River. It sits along the historic Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal. This canal is a famous path for outdoor fun.
Fun Things to Do in Spring Gap
Just west of Spring Gap, you will find the Spring Gap Recreation Area. This area is part of a National Park. It is a great place for people who love nature and outdoor activities.
- Camping: The recreation area offers places to set up tents and enjoy the outdoors.
- Hiking and Biking: Many people come here to walk or ride bikes on the C&O Canal towpath. The towpath is a long trail that follows the canal.
- River Access: You can easily get to the Potomac River from Spring Gap. This is perfect for canoeing or kayaking.
- Fishing: The section of the Potomac River from Spring Gap to Hancock is known for having some of the best fishing spots.
The Spring Gap Recreation Area is a popular spot to start or end a trip on the C&O Canal towpath. It is about 11 miles (18 km) from Cumberland, which is further up the river.
Getting Around Spring Gap
Maryland Route 51 is a main road that goes through Spring Gap. This road can take you northwest to Cumberland. It also goes east to Oldtown and Paw Paw, West Virginia.
The main CSX railroad line runs through the Potomac valley. It is located across the river from Spring Gap, in West Virginia.
Population of Spring Gap
Spring Gap is a small community. Here is how its population has changed over time:
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| 2020 | 52 | — | |
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