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1998 Map of Frostburg

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Frostburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Frostburg serves as the focal point of this late-century topographic study, situated where the historic National Pike traverses the ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. The landscape is defined by the massive spine of Savage Mountain and its counterparts, Big Savage Mountain and Little Savage Mountain, which dictate the regional drainage patterns and settlement corridors. Industrial legacies are visible throughout the valley, from the numerous Strip Mines dotting the terrain to the specific operations at Eckhart Mines and the Borden Shaft.

Along the northern edge, the Mason and Dixon Line marks the state boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania, passing near the high-altitude settlement of Finzel. Educational and social hubs such as Frostburg State Teachers College and the Allegany High Sch provide anchors for the community. The map also captures several smaller mining and residential enclaves including Midlothian, Zihlman, and Mount Savage, connected by a network of creeks like Jennings Run and Georges Creek.