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1968 Map of Blackwater Falls

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Blackwater Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Blackwater River carves a dramatic path through this high-altitude landscape, defining the boundaries of Blackwater Falls State Park and the Monongahela National Forest. The map reveals a transition between the established settlement at Davis and the sprawling valley floors to the south. Along the steep slopes of Canaan Heights and near Cortland, the terrain is marked by extractive industries, including several drill holes, a Quarry, and a Strip Mine near the northern edge.

The presence of numerous jeep trails and a former railroad grade suggests a history of timbering and resource access that predates the expansion of Canaan Valley State Park. Local landmarks like Bearden Knob, Chimney Rock, and Pointy Knob provide orientation across the diverse topography, while smaller drainages like Freeland Run and Yoakum Run feed the river system. For genealogists and local historians, the placement of rural cemeteries and early school sites provides a glimpse into the late-1960s settlement patterns of Tucker County.