2019 Map of Smithburg

About this map

Smithburg and the surrounding Doddridge County hollows are defined by a complex network of narrow runs and ridges, where the Middle Island Creek valley provides a primary corridor for transportation. The N Bend Rail-Trail follows the path of former rail infrastructure, crossing the creek at the General John Craddock Bridge. This modern survey records a landscape where small settlements like Morgansville, Sherwood, and Blandville are interconnected by numerous county routes that wind through the terrain. Family history is deeply rooted in the land, evidenced by several small burial grounds such as Archbold Cem, Blandville Cem, and Wolverton Cem. The drainage pattern of Morgans Run and Flint Run illustrates the typical Appalachian plateau dissection, where nearly every hollow bears a specific name like Poverty Run or Jockeycamp Run, reflecting generations of local habitation and land use.