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2023 Map of Adolph

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Adolph
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Adolph and Elkwater anchor the rugged drainage basins of the Tygart Valley River and its numerous tributaries in this portion of the Monongahela National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the steep, parallel orientations of Rich Mountain and Mill Ridge, which channel waterways like Mill Creek and Birch Fork through narrow hollows. In the south, the Tygart Valley opens up near the settlement of Lee Bell, while the western highlands are marked by distinctive peaks such as High Germany Knob and Blue Rock Knob.

Evidence of historical access and forest management is found in the network of fire trails and ridge paths, including the Rich Mountain Fire Trl and the Meatbox Run Trl. Local points of interest for researchers include the Kumbabow Forest Spring and the prominent geological formation at Raven Rocks, situated near the confluence of several mountain runs. The road network remains sparse, following the natural contours of the ridges and the valley floor.