2019 Map of Fork Mountain

About this map

The North Fork Cherry River and South Fork Cherry River converge in this high-altitude section of the Monongahela National Forest. The map shows a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep drainage basins, centered around the settlement of North Bend and the surrounding peaks of the Allegheny Mountains. The presence of Handle Factory Hollow in the west suggests historical timber-related industry, while the naming of Lost Flat and Pheasant Hollow reflects the traditional nomenclature of local hunters and woodsmen. A network of primitive paths, including the Fork Mountain Trail and Pocahontas Trail, provides the primary means of navigating the interior. These trails often follow the divides between watersheds, such as the boundary between the Nicholas and Greenbrier county lines, where prominent elevations like Bearwallow Knob and Manning Knob stand as distinct landmarks.