2011 Map of Cow Knob

About this map

Cow Knob and the surrounding high ridges of the George Washington National Forest define this landscape along the Virginia and West Virginia border. The area is dominated by an intricate drainage system where the German River and Little Dry River carve deep valleys between massive landforms like Shaver Mountain and Fulk Mountain. This 2011 survey captures the remote character of the backcountry, highlighting family-named landmarks such as Mitchell Knob and Kretchie Mountain. While contemporary roads like Long Run Rd and Hall Spring Rd provide modern access, the presence of Old Road Hollow suggests the deeper history of passage through these mountain gaps. The map serves as a precise record of the upland hydrology, tracing the headwaters of numerous runs including Camp Rader Run and Spruce Lick Run as they descend from the Dividing Ridge.