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2016 Map of Bittinger

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bittinger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Bittinger serves as a focal point for this Garrett County upland, where family-named ridges and hollows define the drainage patterns of the N Br Casselman River and S Br Casselman River. The geography is marked by local landmarks like Brenneman Hill, Jenkins Hill, and the curiously named Contrary Knob, while many rural road names such as Lee Brenneman Rd and Frank Brenneman Rd reflect deep-rooted family ties to the land.

Genealogical interest is high throughout the area, with multiple burial grounds including Bittinger Cem, Pritts Cem, and Murphy Cem serving as records of early mountain communities. The landscape transitions from the higher elevations of Meadow Mtn and Backbone Mountain toward the waters of the Savage River Reservoir in the southeast. Historical infrastructure is evident along Black Hawk School Rd, while the conservation of the local environment is highlighted by features like Cunningham Lake and the Cunningham Swamp.