Patterson Creek Cutoff

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Patterson Creek Cutoff is an abandoned railroad line located in northern West Virginia and Western Maryland.

The double-track line, originally constructed to alleviate congestion in the Cumberland, Maryland classification yard, was later reduced to one track.

The line was built at the beginning of the 20th century and required the additional construction of a tunnel and a bridge, both of which are still in existence. The tunnel passes through Knobly Mountain and is slightly less than 1 mile in length. The bridge structure has had its rails removed, and a few railroad ties are in an advanced state of decomposition. The line's right-of-way can still be easily distinguished, especially in McKenzie, Maryland, where there is a large cut and fill.