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2016 Map of Majorsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wheeling Creek and its many tributaries, including Wolf Run and Turkey Run, carve a complex network of ridges and hollows across this borderland. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Irish Ridge, Chestnut Ridge, and Dodds Ridge, which historically dictated the placement of early settlements and roads. The area is dotted with small communities like Majorsville, Calis, and Viola, often situated at key crossroads or along the winding creek valleys.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family and community burial grounds, including Earlywine Cem, Beelers Station Cem, and Mount Hope Cem. The presence of the PA Reservoir near the northern border and the intersection of Waynesburg Pike with local routes like Co HWY 48 reflect the long-standing rural infrastructure. This survey provides a precise look at the land's transition between West Virginia and Pennsylvania during the mid-2010s, capturing a landscape where agricultural heritage and deep-seated local family names persist.