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2016 Map of Davis

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Davis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Branch Potomac River serves as the state boundary between Maryland and West Virginia, carving a winding path through the high elevations of the Allegheny Mountains. This landscape is defined by the convergence of industrial history and conservation, where the Monongahela National Forest encompasses massive ridges like Backbone Mountain and the broad wetlands of the Canaan Valley. The settlements of Thomas and Davis are the primary hubs in this region, connected by the historical corridor of US Rte 219.

Tracing the headwaters of the Potomac reveals a network of former mining and timber communities such as Kempton, Henry, and Dobbin. These small hamlets are linked by a dense system of modern and historical paths, including the Camp 70 Road Trail and Splash Dam 5 Trail, which follow the course of the Blackwater River and Little Blackwater River. Significant local landmarks like the Thomas Cem and the Thomas Patrick Memorial Bridge provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.