2011 Map of Hopeville

About this map

The North Fork South Branch Potomac River carves a deep valley through the high ridges of the Allegheny Front, anchoring this 2011 survey of the Hopeville and Ketterman areas. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, with named peaks like Breathed Mountain and Skidmore Mountain rising above the river corridor. Evidence of the region’s wilderness management is found at the Bell Knob Lookout Tower and the sprawling Red Creek Plains. Along the water, geological landmarks such as Champe Rocks and the Yellow Rocks standout as significant navigational points. The winding paths of Smoke Hole Rd and Dolly Sods Rd follow the natural contours of the land, providing access to the more remote corners of the quadrangle including Long Hollow and the narrow passage of Hopeville Gap.