2023 Map of Wittenberg

About this map

Hays Mill and Berkleys Mill anchor the rural landscape of Somerset County, where the terrain is defined by the steep slopes of Big Savage Mountain and the winding course of Wills Creek. This 2023 survey illustrates a region shaped by early industry and agriculture, evidenced by numerous family-named landmarks and small-scale settlements like Sand Patch and Mance. The CSX Transportation line carves through the mountains, following the natural contours of the land alongside water bodies such as Blue Lick Creek. For those tracing local lineages, the map is remarkably dense with burial grounds, including the Klingaman Cem, Hochstetler Cem, and the Mount Zion - Hays Cem. The persistence of these named sites suggests a deeply rooted community that continues to maintain its historical identity within the complex topography of the Alleghenies.