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2016 Map of Adolph

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kumbrabow State Forest and the northern reaches of the Monongahela National Forest dominate this terrain in the Tygart Valley. The landscape is defined by high elevations like High Germany Knob and Rich Mtn, cut through by a complex network of runs and forks. Small communities such as Adolph, Blue Rock, and Elkwater are scattered along the narrow valley floors and mountain roads, representing the enduring highland settlements of Randolph County.

A dense system of fire roads and footpaths, including the Rich Mountain Fire Trail, Trout Run Fire Trail, and the curiously named Potato Hole Trail, provides access to the backcountry. The Tygart Valley River flows through the southeastern corner near Lee Bell, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding ridges. This map documents a region where protected forest lands preserve a traditional Appalachian mountain environment characterized by steep ridges and secluded hollows like Ward Hollow and Lost Hollow.