Vale Summit, MD
- Elevation
- 2,020 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set in the hills of Allegany County, Vale Summit is a quiet community with deep roots in western Maryland's historic mining country. Long before it got its current name, it was known locally as Pompey Smash, an 1840s nickname inspired by a runaway coal wagon. Today, it is a peaceful spot in the Georges Creek area, offering scenic mountain views and a relaxed pace of life just minutes from Frostburg.
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