1904 Map of Blacksville

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Dunkard Creek meanders along the border of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, anchoring a landscape defined by coal-country topography and the industrial corridor of the Monongahela River. This 1904 survey reveals a dense network of early 20th-century settlements, many identified by dual names or post office designations such as Fairview Amos PO and McCurdyville Center PO. The rugged terrain of the Dunkard and Battelle districts is etched with numerous runs and drains, while larger infrastructure projects like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and the Fairmont and Morgantown Turnpike facilitate movement through the river valleys. Along the river, a series of navigational controls including Lock No. 12 and Lock No. 13 mark the era's reliance on waterborne commerce, connecting towns like Lowsville and Little Falls to the broader regional economy.