2016 Map of Droop

About this map

The Monongahela National Forest dominates this landscape, where the rugged topography of the Yew Mountains and Kennison Mtn meets the deep karst features of the Friars Hole area. This 2016 survey documents the rural communities of Renicks Valley, Droop, and Modoc along the US Rte 219 corridor. The map highlights the intersection of natural history and local genealogy, specifically through several high-elevation cemeteries such as Kellison Cem and Mountain Gate Cem. In the southern portion of the sheet, the Greenbrier River carves a significant valley, accompanied by the Greenbrier River Rail-Trail, a repurposing of the former rail corridor that reflects the region's shift from industrial extraction to conservation and recreation. Notable springs like Clifford Brown Spring and Vesper Lewis Spring indicate the complex hydrology typical of this portion of the Allegheny Mountains.