2014 Map of Bowden

About this map

Shavers Fork flows through the heart of this Randolph County landscape, creating a central corridor for the settlements of Bowden and Faulkner. The terrain is defined by the high ridges of McGowan Mtn and Shavers Mtn, which frame the deep drainages of Taylor Run and Little Black Fork. Within the Monongahela National Forest, several localized landmarks offer unique points for researchers, including family-named water sources like Ernest Carr Spring, Lorraine Burke Spring, and Mark Burke Spring. The presence of the Shavers Fork Bridge at Bowden highlights the traditional crossing points that have long connected these valley communities. To the east, the village of Alpena sits near Low Gap, marking a transition toward the higher elevations of Hertig Knob and Big Knob.