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2013 Map of Cow Knob

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cow Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

German River and Cold Spring River carve through a landscape of high ridges and narrow hollows along the border of Virginia and West Virginia. This 2013 survey highlights a terrain defined by significant vertical relief, from the heights of Black Lick Mountain and Cow Knob down to the basins of Little Dry River and Spruce Lick Run. The map illustrates a complex network of seasonal and perennial waterways that have historically dictated travel and land use in this part of Rockingham County.

Remote hollows such as Snake Hollow and Dull Hunt Hollow provide insight into the isolated settlement patterns of the region. Notable landmarks including Sand Spring and Hall Spring suggest reliable water sources that were critical for early backcountry travelers. The concentration of features like Clover Lick Ridge and Beech Lick Knob reflects a local geography deeply tied to timber and wildlife resources along the Dividing Ridge.