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2016 Map of Gore

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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Great North Mountain and Timber Ridge dominate this section of the Blue Ridge foothills, where the state line divides the landscape into a pattern of high ridges and narrow valleys. The settlement of Gore serves as a central hub near Point of Rocks, situated along the Northwestern Pike. This corridor is defined by its water and terrain, with Back Creek and its many tributaries, such as Albin Run and Mine Spring Run, cutting through the geology.

Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds, including Gainesboro Cemetery and Ebenezer Cemetery. The development of Lake Holiday represents a modern shift in land use, contrasting with older communities like Whitacre and Cross Junction. Aviation interest is evident in the presence of both Jucapa Farms Airport and Timber Ridge Airpark, while the northern reaches of Cacapon State Park Lake touch the boundary, marking the transition into the rugged highlands of the region.