1904 Map of Blacksville

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The borderlands of northern Monongalia County and southern Greene County are defined here by the winding course of Dunkard Creek and a dense network of mountain runs. This 1904 survey reveals a transition from the agricultural hills of Mount Morris and Blacksville to the industrial activity emerging along the Monongahela River. The southern portion of the map showcases the river's lock system, including Lock No. 12 through Lock No. 15, which facilitated regional transport alongside the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Notable riverside operations like the Montana Mines and the hub at Rivesville underscore the era's coal and river-borne economy. Small post offices and crossroads such as Center P.O. McCurdyville and Scottdale P.O. Murray provide critical reference points for genealogists tracking family settlements in the West Virginia and Pennsylvania border region at the start of the 20th century.