1995 Map of Bowden

About this map

Bowden and Evenwood anchor this study of the West Virginia highlands, where the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River carves a path through the Monongahela National Forest. The landscape reveals a complex history of resource extraction and preservation, with a strip mine and quarry mine operating near the protected reaches of the Otter Creek Wilderness. Notable industrial landmarks like a Tipple and Quarry stand alongside the local Fish Hatchery, indicating a diverse rural economy during the mid-1990s. Higher elevations such as Bickle Knob and McGowan Mountain overlook scattered settlements like Faulkner and Alpena. The map traces a network of remote drainages, including Pond Lick and Yellow Creek, while documenting specific landmarks like the Stuart Knob and Middle Point peaks. Family-named locations such as Weese and the high clearing of Baker Sods provide valuable touchpoints for those researching the genealogy and land use of Randolph County.