1948 Map of Kitzmiller

About this map

Kitzmiller and the industrial settlements of the North Branch Potomac River valley are captured in this mid-century record. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads, which serviced the coal mining operations of the era. Settlements such as West Vindex, East Vindex, and Shallmar follow the narrow valleys and ridges of Backbone Mountain, where Strip Mines are noted. The map also includes revisions from 1974, indicating future changes to the terrain near Shaw where purple hatching marks areas to be submerged by the rising waters of Bloomington Lake. Local genealogy is well-supported by several family and community landmarks, including the Mt Zion School, Odd Fellows Cemetery, and churches like Walnut Bottom Ch and Short Run Ch.