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2014 Map of Mingo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Monongahela National Forest dominates the high-elevation landscape of this 2014 survey, where the Tygart Valley River and Elk River find their headwaters among the sharp ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. This area serves as a significant drainage divide, marked by the presence of Mingo Knob, Cheat Mtn, and the sprawling Slaty Ridge. The map traces the rugged path of Us-219 as it winds through small mountain settlements like Linwood, Mace, and Upper Mingo.

Genealogists will find the Varner Cem near Walnut and several named springs, such as Colonel Samuel B Marshall Spring and Maude Crouch Spring, which point to early homesteading patterns and the importance of localized water sources in this vertical terrain. The southeastern corner shows the modern footprint of the Snowshoe Ski Area, illustrating the region's transition from traditional mountain subsistence and timbering toward seasonal recreation.