2019 Map of Kitzmiller

About this map

Kitzmiller and Blaine sit along the narrow valley floor of the North Branch Potomac River, marking a historic crossing point at the border of Maryland and West Virginia. This 2019 survey captures the rugged topography of the Allegheny Mountains, where the landscape is defined by the massive ridge of Backbone Mountain and the deep waters of Jennings Randolph Lake. The settlement patterns reflect the region's industrial and agricultural past, with small communities like Shallmar, Harrison, and West Vindex tied to the winding mountain roads and narrow creek bottoms. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered across the ridges, including the Barnard Cem, Manor Cem, and Nethkin Cem. The presence of the Hitchcock Tunnel and roads such as Sharpless Mine Rd point to the area's long-standing connection to coal transit and extraction in the Potomac highlands.