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2011 Map of Bowden

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bowden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Shavers Fork and Glady Fork define the drainage patterns of this high-elevation landscape, where small mountain settlements like Bowden, Faulkner, and Alpena follow the narrow valley corridors. The 2011 survey highlights several distinctive high-point landmarks, most notably the Bickle Knob Lookout Tower and the adjacent Bickle Knob Picnic Area, which offer vantage points over the surrounding ridges.

Lower in the valley, the Bowden National Fish Hatchery stands as a significant facility near the river's edge, reflecting the region's managed natural resources. The landscape is marked by numerous named peaks such as McGowan Mountain and Pond Lick Mountain, separated by deep ravines like Devils Gulch. Local road networks, including Old Rte 33 and County Hwy 5/12, connect isolated communities like Evenwood and Weese to the broader mountainous terrain.