2023 Map of Alum Bank

About this map

Dunning Creek and Bobs Creek carve through the Bedford County landscape, shaping a series of narrow valleys where small settlements like Osterburg and Alum Bank are established. The map reveals a dense concentration of family and community landmarks, particularly evident in the numerous cemeteries that anchor the local geography. From the McDonald Farm Cem in the north to the Fishertown Lutheran Cem in the south, these sites reflect generations of local settlement patterns. Transport through these corridors is facilitated by roads like Lovely Rd and Shellsburg Rd, while the presence of Ickes Airport marks a modern layer upon the traditional agricultural and church-centered communities. Distinctive topographical features such as Harmony Ridge and Black Oak Ridge define the vertical relief, influencing the placement of crossroads like Weyant and St. Clairsville.