Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial information about Altamont came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Altamont in various books, maps and other sources.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Altamont. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Note: When we started collecting data about Altamont, we were inconsistent about keeping track of where that data came from. As a result, this list of references and mentions is probably incomplete.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Altamont:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station

North American Railroad Atlas - Northeast
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by RailfanDepot, 2020
(Available from Amazon.com)

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Appalachia & Piedmont
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2004
(Available from Amazon.com)

Maryland: Official Transportation Map (2003)
Published by the State Highway Administration

Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Altamont. See our Misc Page for Altamont for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Altamont. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Garrett County: www.co.garrett.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/