2011 Map of Bittinger

About this map

Bittinger serves as a central point in this high-elevation landscape of western Maryland, where the Bittinger Post Office and Bittinger Cemetery mark the enduring community on the ridge. The terrain is defined by the massive spine of Meadow Mountain, which reaches across the quadrangle and provides a home for the Bittinger Fire Tower. This high country is deeply etched by a network of drainage systems, including the South Branch Casselman River flowing north and the Middle Fork Crabtree Creek trending toward the southeast. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of family-named burial sites across the hills, including Pritts Cemetery, Rhodes Cemetery, and Murphy Cemetery. The eastern edge of the map shows the rugged descent toward the Savage River Reservoir, controlled by the Savage River Dam. These water resources, including Cunningham Lake and Lake Heritage Dam, reflect the importance of water management and recreation in these high mountain valleys.