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2014 Map of Adolph

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Adolph
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Adolph and Elkwater anchor this 2014 survey of Randolph County, where the high ridges of the Monongahela National Forest divide the Tygart Valley River from the complex drainage systems of Birch Fork and Mill Creek. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring prominent summits like Rich Mountain and High Germany Knob, while historical settlement patterns are visible at Spanoak Corners and Lee Bell.

Tracing the headwaters reveals a network of named springs and runs that once supported upland life, such as Kumbrabow Forest Spring and Berkswitch Run. Of particular interest to local historians is the Old Fort site located near the riverbank south of Elkwater. This modern topographic study provides an exact look at the rugged topography that has shaped Randolph County's development, from the rocky outcrops of Raven Rocks to the isolated hollows like Lost Hollow and Ward Hollow.