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1968 Map of Circleville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Circleville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Potomac River corridor south of Riverton defines the settlement patterns in this area of Monongahela National Forest. Small mountain communities like Circleville, Simoda, and Judy Gap are centered around the fertile gaps and runs that feed into the South Fork North Fork. The landscape is dominated by massive ridges, including Spruce Mountain and North Mountain, where high-elevation landmarks like the Pike Knob Lookout Tower were maintained for forest surveillance.

Local history is preserved in the numerous country churches and cemeteries that dot the valley floors, such as Fairview Ch, Solomons Chapel, and the North Fork Memorial Cem. The map reveals a network of mountain gaps, including Briery Gap Run and Pike Gap, which served as vital passage points through the steep limestone and sandstone formations of Judy Rocks and Nelson Rocks. The distinct geology of Germany Valley in the northeast corner further illustrates the complex terrain of Pendleton County.