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1995 Map of Blackwater Falls

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Blackwater Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Canaan Valley and its surrounding high-altitude wetlands dominate this mid-1990s landscape, illustrating the complex intersection of conservation and industry in West Virginia. The settlement of Davis sits at the northern edge, near the iconic Blackwater Falls State Park, while the southern reaches transition into the protected Dolly Sods Wilderness and Dolly Sods National Scenic Area. Between these landmarks, human activity is visible through a strip mine near Fairfax, a Quarry, and a large pipeline corridor.

Transportation through the difficult terrain relies on routes like Cheat Potomac Rd, connecting small communities such as Cortland and Canaan Heights. Small local cemeteries are scattered near these settlements, providing vital markers for genealogists and local historians. The area's hydrology is intricately mapped, featuring the Blackwater River and numerous tributaries like Mill Run and Freeland Run that carve through the mountain gaps.