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1967 Map of Cow Knob

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cow Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Cow Knob stands as a prominent landmark on the high ridgeline where the Pendleton and Rockingham county line meets the state border between West Virginia and Virginia. This mid-century survey captures a landscape dominated by the protected acreage of the George Washington National Forest and the Shenandoah National Forest. A lone Lookout Tower marks the summit of the knob, overlooking a complex system of drainage and narrow ridges.

The map reveals a network of primitive transportation routes, including the Bethel Trail and Rader Jeep Trail, which navigate the steep elevations between Fulk Mtn and Gate Mountain. Remote water sources such as Hall Spring and Sand Spring provide critical points of interest for those tracking historical land use. The presence of a designated Campground near Camp Run indicates the area's development for recreation within the forest boundaries during this era.