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2014 Map of Blackwater Falls

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Blackwater Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Thomas and Davis anchor the northern landscape of this high-elevation plateau, where the Blackwater River carves its way toward the celebrated Blackwater Falls. The terrain is defined by the massive expanse of the Monongahela National Forest, characterized by prominent peaks like Bearden Knob and Pointy Knob. Further south, the broad alluvial floor of Canaan Valley opens up, hosting the small settlement of Cortland and the Cortland Cemetery.

A network of recreational and access routes, including the Blackwater River Trail and Idleman's Run Trail, suggests a transition from the industrial timber and coal roots of the region toward a tourism-based economy. The presence of the Windwood Fly-In Resort Airport near Canaan Heights illustrates this shift, providing modern access to the high-country wetlands and ridges. From the waters of Devils Run to the rock formations at Chimney Rock, the map documents a place where natural landmarks and conservation boundaries dictate the footprint of human activity.