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2023 Map of Frostburg

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Frostburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Frostburg serves as the focal point for this survey of the Allegheny Mountains, where the high ridges of Big Savage Mountain and Little Savage Mountain dominate the western horizon. The area reflects a deep history of coal extraction and transportation, evidenced by the cluster of mining settlements including Eckhart Mines, Borden Shaft, and Midlothian. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Bald Knob and Sampson Rock down to the creek valleys where Jennings Run and Georges Creek gather headwaters.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered across the landscape, from the Miller Burial Ground near the Pennsylvania border to the Saint Michael's Luther Cem in the town center. The presence of Frostburg State University and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trl highlights the modern character of this region, while names like Horseshoe Curve and Dutch Hollow recall the engineering challenges and natural features that shaped early routes through the mountains.