2019 Map of Lonaconing

About this map

Lonaconing and the surrounding coal-country settlements of the Georges Creek valley are defined by a dense network of mountain ridges and creek-carved hollows. In this part of western Maryland, the landscape reflects a heritage of extraction and upland settlement, where communities like Midland, Gilmore, and Ocean cling to the steep topography. Significant elevation changes are marked by landmarks such as Dans Rock and Wolf Rock on the high ridge of Dans Mtn, while the valley floor is punctuated by small villages and historic burial grounds like Saint Marys Cem and Old Coney Cem. The water management infrastructure of the era is evident in the Midland-Gilmore Reservoir and Lonaconing Reservoir, which sit tucked into the hillsides. These geographic features, along with the numerous mountain runs like Squirrel Neck Run and Elklick Run, illustrate the complex drainage patterns that shaped the industrial and residential development of Allegany County.