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2014 Map of Fort Seybert

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fort Seybert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fort Seybert and the upper reaches of the South Fork South Branch Potomac River define this 2014 study of the West Virginia-Virginia border. The valley landscape is characterized by narrow floodplains tucked between steep ridges like South Fork Mtn and Shenandoah Mountain. This modern survey documents the persistent settlement patterns of Pendleton County, where small communities like Oak Flat, Brandywine, and Sweedlin remain connected by rural routes such as Us-33 and S Fork Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of family and community landmarks, including Fairview Bethel Cem, Dice Cem, and Hinkle Cem. The map also captures the extent of the George Washington National Forest, illustrating the intersection of private agricultural lands in Sweedlin Valley with protected timberlands. Engineering features like the Fort Seybert Bridge and numerous gaps, including Kane Gap and Dean Gap, show the traditional transit points used to navigate this complex terrain.