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1967 Map of Wittenburg

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Wittenburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads define the rugged industrial character of Somerset County in this 1960s study. The topography is dominated by the massive ridge of Big Savage Mtn, which necessitates the heavy infrastructure of the Sand Patch Tunnel and an adjacent Air Shaft to manage the grade. Small settlements and industrial outposts like Sand Patch, Mance, and Philson are tucked along the winding courses of Wills Creek and Flaugherty Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the Hays Mill Lookout Tower to several country churches such as St Johns Ch and White Oak Ch. The map also captures the legacy of local milling and extraction, noting Berkleys Mill, Warrens Mill, and scattered Strip Mine sites. The southern portion includes the established community of Wittenberg and a local Golf Course, illustrating the mix of wilderness, industry, and rural life before the mid-1970s.