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2011 Map of Smithburg

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Smithburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Smithburg and Morgansville anchor this 2011 survey of Doddridge County, where the dendritic drainage patterns of the Appalachian Plateau define the layout of local life. The map traces the winding paths of Middle Island Creek and Buckeye Creek, showing how historical settlements and modern roads follow the narrow valley floors between steep ridges. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of family and community burial grounds, including Archbold Cemetery, Victory Cemetery, and Wolverton Cemetery.

The southern portion of the map features Blandville, once a key local center, complete with its Blandville Post Office and Blandville Cemetery. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of runs and forks, such as Jockeycamp Run and Meathouse Fork, which converge near Maxwell Ridge. This map preserves the contemporary placement of these traditional Appalachian names alongside the modern highway system, illustrating the enduring relationship between the local topography and its residents.