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2016 Map of Wittenberg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wittenberg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The mountain terrain of Somerset County is defined by the winding course of Flaugherty Creek and the steep elevation of Big Savage Mountain. This 2016 survey documents a rural landscape where early industry and settlement patterns remain visible through several historically named mills, including Warrens Mill, Berkleys Mill, and Hays Mill. These locations, often situated at the junction of mountain runs like Blue Lick Creek and Bear Run, point to the area's long reliance on water power and local timber.

Modern transportation infrastructure, including the CSX Transportation line, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting small communities such as Sand Patch, Wittenberg, and Mance. For family historians, the presence of the Mount Zion-Hays Cemetery and Lebanon Cemetery provides clear geographic anchors for local genealogy within this high-elevation region. The network of backroads, such as the Old Cumberland Pike, reflects the historical paths used by early settlers to navigate the gaps and ridges.