2019 Map of Minnehaha Springs

About this map

Minnehaha Springs sits at the convergence of several mountain ridges and valleys, serving as a focal point for the surrounding highlands within the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington National Forest. The landscape is defined by its numerous named hollows and ridges, such as Marlin Mtn, Miller Ridge, and Grindstone Knob. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial sites including McLaughlin Cem, Shinaberry Cem, and Chestnut Cem, often situated near the drainage systems of Knapp Creek and Little Back Creek. The presence of Minnehaha Spring and Davis Spring indicates the hydrogeological character that historically drew settlers to this pocket of Pocahontas County. Long-distance routes like the Allegheny Tr - Marlin Mtn and the Laurel Creek Trail # 466 track the high ground between the West Virginia and Virginia border.