2014 Map of Davis

About this map

Backbone Mountain defines the high elevation terrain along the border of Maryland and West Virginia, where the North Branch Potomac River begins its course. This area is shaped by a history of industrial rail and mining activity, evidenced by the clustered settlements of Thomas and Davis in the south, and the coal-related landscape around Kempton and Kempton Junction to the north. The survey details the high-altitude topography of the Monongahela National Forest, showing the transition from the ridges of Hoye-Crest down to the headwaters of the Blackwater River. Researchers can trace the layout of mountain towns including William, Gatzmer, and Henry, alongside water features like Elk Run Reservoir and the expansive Canaan Valley. The inclusion of the Thomas Cem and the Thomas Patrick Memorial Bridge provides specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking family landmarks in the Potomac highlands.