2016 Map of Smithville

About this map

Smithville sits at the confluence of several vital watercourses, including the South Fork Hughes River and Cedar Run, where the topography of West Virginia's interior creates a dense network of ridges and hollows. This 2016 survey documents a landscape defined by its small upland settlements and a remarkably high concentration of family and community burial grounds. From the northern heights at King Knob Cem down to the southern borders near Camden Flats, the map records numerous genealogy-rich sites such as Haught Cem, Reeves Cem, and Buzzard Cem. The winding paths of Leatherbark Cr and Grass Run dictate the placement of early road corridors like Leatherbark Rd. Smaller communities like Goffs, Fonzo, and Eva are linked by these narrow valley routes, which often follow the natural contours of the land rather than crossing the higher elevations like Bean Ridge or Campbell Hill.