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1919 Map of Davis

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Davis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Fairfax Stone stands as a primary historical anchor on this map, marking the boundary where the Potomac River's North Branch begins to divide Maryland and West Virginia. This region is defined by its industrial activity and elevation, featuring a dense network of timber and coal infrastructure including the Western Maryland RR and several segments of Lumber RR that weave through the high ridges of Canaan Mountain and Brown Mountain.

Settlement patterns follow the river valleys and rail lines, with established centers at Thomas and Davis contrasting against more rural outposts like Cortland and Dobbin. Education in these mountain communities is represented by a series of isolated one-room schoolhouses, such as Accident School, Harmon School, and Heir School. The terrain is characterized by high knobs and rocky outcrops like Bearden Knob and Bear Rocks, while the Stony River Dam highlights early 20th-century water management within the Monongahela N F.