Around Cove Fort, Interstate 70 begins its journey eastward across the country.

The fire crossed the freeway around Cove Fort that afternoon, causing it to be evacuated.

Some evacuated residents of Cove Fort returned to view the damage.

I-70 begins at a trumpet interchange with Interstate 15, near Cove Fort.

The route to Cove Fort was approved on October 18, 1957.

Since that time Cove Fort has also served as the western terminus of Interstate 70.

One employee stated with the number of queries the department received about Cove Fort, the test was a success.

The sign prompted a series of stories about Cove Fort to be published in the Baltimore area.

It was occupied from 1860 to 1865, abandoned, then occupied briefly in 1867 during the construction of Cove Fort.

The road continues northward until it reaches the historic Cove Fort and the associated visitors center.