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1999 Map of Monterey

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Monterey serves as the focal point for this Highland County landscape, where the settlement pattern follows the narrow valleys carved between prominent ridges. The geography is defined by the steep parallel rises of Lantz Mountain, Monterey Mountain, and Jack Mountain, which channel the Potomac River and its numerous tributaries like Strait Creek and Crab Run. Smaller communities and landmarks are scattered throughout these corridors, including New Hampden and Possum Trot, reflecting a rural Highlands economy based on small-scale agriculture and timber, further evidenced by a Quarry and the George Washington National Forest boundary.

Local civic life is mapped through numerous country churches such as Union Chapel, Asbury Ch, and Seybert Chapel, alongside Highland High Sch. Notable physical landmarks like the distinct Trimble Knob and Miracle Ridge provide clear orientation for the area. The map also records specialized land use, from the Fish Hatchery near Sleeth Run to the Hannah Airfield and the Drive-in Theater at Forks of Waters.