1958 Map of Blacksville

About this map

Dunkard Creek carves a winding path across this 1958 survey, serving as the geographic anchor for settlements like Blacksville and Pentress. The landscape is defined by the gas industry, with numerous gas wells dotting the ridges between drainages such as Days Run and Jakes Run. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family burial sites, including the Strosnider, Tennant Memorial, and McCoy cemeteries. These landmarks, alongside local institutions like Jakes Run Sch and the Valley Chapel, provide a clear picture of the rural social structure in Monongalia County and across the state line in Pennsylvania. Notable terrain features such as Minnie Knob and Fort Knob rise above the complex network of hollows, while mid-century cultural additions like a Drive-in Theater and Golf Course near Maidsville mark the transition toward more modern recreational land use.