2011 Map of Blacksville

About this map

Blacksville and its surrounding rural communities are captured in this 2011 topographic record of Monongalia County, West Virginia. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Dunkard Creek, which snakes through the northern portion of the map past landmarks like The Cliff and the Minor Bridge. The survey reveals a dense concentration of family cemeteries, such as the Strosnider Cemetery, McCoy Cemetery, and Hagans Cemetery, providing a wealth of information for genealogists and local historians tracking the lineage of the Jakes Run and Daybrook areas. This network of small burial grounds, often tucked on ridges or near small tributaries like Indian Camp Run, reflects the long-standing family settlement patterns characteristic of the Appalachians. The presence of Mount Harmon Dam and the various small towns like Mooresville and Pentress illustrate the continued importance of the valley floors for both infrastructure and residential life.