Prepare to learn something new today, Maryland. There's a popular reservoir in our state that's a popular warm weather destination full of scenic views, hiking trails, water activities, and more... but it was also once the thriving town of Oakland Mills, Maryland, which now rests just below the water. Next time you visit the Liberty Reservoir, you just may see it in a whole new way...Let's check it out:
Liberty Reservoir is located in parts of both Baltimore County and Carroll County. It's a popular place for hiking, fishing, and sight-seeing -- particularly during autumn when the leaves begin to change.
What many people don't know is that this the former site of a town called Oakland Mills. In the late 1940s, the townspeople were forced to leave, as the land was purchased by a new owner and was to be dynamited for the reservoir. This wasn't easy on the townspeople, some of who lived there for quite some time.
It took years for the water to fully cover all of the ruins of the old buildings once the reservoir was built. Sometimes when the water is low, you can still spot piles of stone -- a reminder of what once was.
For a glimpse of what Liberty Reservoir used to look like before and during construction, watch the below video:
Did you know about the underwater town of Oakland Mills? You may have been floating right above it, blissfully unaware.
Oakland Mills isn't the only underwater town in Maryland. In fact, there's an entire underwater island in Maryland.
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