1948 Map of Kitzmiller

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Backbone Mountain anchors this 1948 terrain study, where the borders of Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia, meet along the winding North Branch Potomac River. The map documents a rugged landscape defined by steep ridges and narrow valleys, where small coal-era settlements like East Vindex and West Vindex are connected by a network of drainage-fed runs. Industrial history is etched into the hillsides through the presence of 3 Tracks and a Strip Mine near Walnut Bottom Ch. Local genealogy is well-represented by several rural burial grounds, including Odd Fellows Cem and Barnard Cem, alongside community landmarks like the Mt Zion Sch. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor traces the northern heights, while the river valley to the south serves as the primary artery for towns like Kitzmiller and Elk Garden.