1967 Map of Davis

About this map

The Fairfax Stone marks the historical boundary between Maryland and West Virginia, serving as a cornerstone for this survey of the high plateau region. Industrial life in the mid-twentieth century is defined by the Western Maryland railroad, which threads through the valleys to serve the mines, tipples, and numerous strip mines that dominate the local economy. Settlements like Thomas and Davis are established along the Blackwater River, while smaller nodes such as Kempton and Wilsonia are clustered near the northern border.