In 1792, the gold/silver price ratio was fixed by law in the United States at 15:1, which meant that one troy ounce of gold was worth 15 troy ounces of silver; a ratio of 15.5:1 was enacted in France in 1803. The average gold/silver price ratio during the 20th century, however, was 47:1.
About Deep Creek Lake. Located in Garrett County in north-western Maryland, Deep Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir conveniently located a short drive from Morgantown, WV (45 minutes), Pittsburgh (2 hours), Baltimore (3 hours), and Washington DC (3 hours).
Life's Good at the Lake - Deep Creek Lake Summer 2016 from Railey Realty Marketing Team on Vimeo. The cool, sapphire blue water, the sunshine that seeps into your soul; Deep Creek Lake is truly more of an experience than a destination. Here youâll find unmatched splendor and beauty, nestled in the quiet mountains of Western Maryland. Built in 1925, Deep Creek Lake has been a beloved place to both live and play. Deep Creek Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Maryland, covering 3,900 ac with 65+ miles of shoreline. A hydroelectric dam controls the lake, and during the off-season, water is drained from the lake to supply several tributaries used for top class white water rapids.