Frostburg (9,002) Westernport (1,888) Garrett County: Mountain Lake Park (2,092) Oakland (1,925) Economy Western Maryland has a heavily agricultural economy. Its best-known crops are the apples grown in the Cumberland Valley, but corn, potatoes, beans, and varieties of green-leaf vegetables are grown as well. Mixed crop and livestock farms are common, and the region has a large number of dairy cattle farms. Tourism Tourism is very important to Western Maryland. There is a thriving tourist industry, and has been noted as having "potential for significant growth." Western Maryland has a number of sites with significance for military history, particularly the Civil War. In 1862, Washington County was home to one of the Civil War's bloodiest single-day battles at Antietam National Battlefield. Western Maryland, particularly Cumberland, is also home to transportation themed tourism. The Downtown Cumberland Historic District is a National Register Historic District, and Cumberland's Western Maryland Railway Station is a popular site. Garrett County is also well known for its numerous state parks and outdoor activities. Places such as Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County are frequented by many visitors every year. The largest lake in Western Maryland is Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County. The 4,000 acre body of water is owned by the State of Maryland and is man made. Construction began in 1920 and the lake was filled by 1929. It was originally made to power a small scale hydroelectric plant, but was eventually turned into a tourist destination. The lake is currently managed for boating and fishing, although it still provides some water to generate electricity. The Deep Creek Lake State Park offers fishing piers, beach and swim area, covered pavilions, and opportunities for camping. Maryland's only ski resort, Wisp Ski Resort, is located in Garrett County near Oakland. Wisp Ski Resort is a huge tourism spot in Western Maryland as it is the only 4 season ski, golf, and recreational destination resort. This resort is approximately 172 acres which includes a mountain coaster, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and more. Sports Sports teams in Western Maryland include the following: Garrett County along the Savage River has played host to two ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in 1989 and 2014. Education Colleges in Western Maryland include: Allegany College of Maryland – Community College Frostburg State University Garrett College - Community College Hagerstown Community College - Community College Potential state In 2014, it was reported that some