2019 Map of Blacksville

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The West Virginia-Pennsylvania state line divides this landscape, where the town of Blacksville serves as a northern anchor along Dunkard Creek. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of runs and ridges, with settlements like Daybrook, Pentress, and Mooresville situated among the winding valleys. This 2019 survey documents a landscape heavily marked by family and community history, evidenced by an exceptional density of small burial grounds. Genealogists can find numerous sites such as Tennant Cem, Mc Coy Cem, and Wade Cem, alongside local landmarks like Minnie Knob and Catherines Knob. The road system, including the Catawba Trail, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting dispersed communities like Jakes Run and Behler to the larger creek valleys. Springs such as Tom Walker Spring and Husk Spring further highlight the rural infrastructure that has sustained these Monongalia County communities for generations.