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2016 Map of Lobelia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Yew Mountains and Kennison Mountains dominate this high-elevation portion of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of several major waterways, including the S Fork Cherry River and the South Fork Cranberry River. A striking natural feature is the Cranberry Glades, a unique high-altitude bog ecosystem located in the northeastern section of the quadrangle.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated primarily around the small communities of Lobelia and Dogway. The map reveals an extensive network of footpaths and forest roads, such as the Pocahontas Trail and Kennison Mountain Trail, which reflect the area's importance for timber and backcountry recreation. Notable landmarks like the Falls of Hills Creek and prominent peaks including Mikes Knob and Rocky Knob serve as distinct orientation points across the tri-county junction of Webster, Greenbrier, and Pocahontas counties.