1973 Map of Lobelia

About this map

Lobelia sits at the southern end of a complex drainage basin where the highlands of the Monongahela National Forest meet the rolling valley floors. This 1970s landscape is defined by its transition from high ridges like the Kennison Mountains and Sugartree Bench Mtn to the unique wetlands of the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area. The map records a mix of natural conservation and active land use, including the Falls of Hills Creek and a localized Strip Mine near Rocky Knob. Small-scale settlement is clustered around the Emmanuel Ch, while the northern reaches remain dominated by wilderness trails like the Kennison Mountain Trail and fire suppression infrastructure, evidenced by the Mikes Knob Lookout Tower. Researchers will find evidence of the region's developing recreation economy through the presence of the Visitor Center and various designated scenic areas.