1947 Map of Avilton

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The Mason and Dixon Line serves as a prominent boundary on this survey, dividing the high ridges of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, from the dense woodlands of Garrett County, Maryland. This mid-century study reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes between Elk Lick Ridge and Big Savage Mtn. Scattered rural life is anchored by small settlements like Avilton and New Germany, while the National Pike winds past landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch and its associated Mt-Zion Ch Cem. Much of the Maryland side is dominated by the Savage River State Forest, where numerous drainages like Wolf Den Run and Bluelick Run feed into the Savage River. The presence of several schools, including Avilton Sch and Crossroad Sch, alongside family-named burial grounds like Blocher Cem, provides a detailed view of the community structure before modern development altered the region's character.