2011 Map of Fort Seybert

About this map

The South Fork South Branch Potomac River carves a deep valley through this West Virginia landscape, anchoring the historic settlement of Fort Seybert. This 2011 survey documents a community defined by its proximity to the river and the gaps in the surrounding ridges, such as Kane Gap and Dean Gap. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including the Fairview Bethel Cemetery, Dice Cemetery, and Hinkle Cemetery, which mark family and community history near the riverbanks. The map also records a modern era of water management, evidenced by several flood control structures like South Fork Structure Number 21 Dam and Dam Number 12 South Fork Structure Number 12 Dam. Small hamlets such as Oak Flat, Brandywine, and Sweedlin are linked by winding roads like S Fork Rd, reflecting the enduring settlement patterns in Pendleton County.