2011 Map of Moatstown

About this map

The South Branch Potomac River winds through this section of Pendleton County, carving a narrow valley floor that supports small settlements like Harper and Moatstown. The terrain is defined by high elevations and dramatic gaps, such as Moyer Gap and Liberty Gap, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and human passage through the highlands. A series of prominent knobs and ridges frame the river corridor, including Simmons Mountain, Ruleman Mountain, and Pickle Mountain. Narrow watercourses like Hammer Run and Moyer Run feed into the main river branch from the surrounding slopes. The layout of County Hwy-25 and County Hwy-18 follows the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated locales such as Zigler to the broader regional network. Notable landmarks like the Cave and various named knobs such as Castle Knob and Kile Knob serve as distinct points of reference in this deeply ridged landscape.