2019 Map of Montrose

About this map

Montrose and Kerens anchor this study of the north-central West Virginia Highlands, where the land transitions from high ridges into the valley of Leading Cr. The map details the local infrastructure near the edge of the Monongahela National Forest, including the Leading Creek Primitive Baptist Cem and rural settlements like Kirt and Pleasure Valley. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Laurel Mtn, Cheat Mtn, and Pheasant Mtn, which frame the many narrow runs and licks that feed the larger waterways. Modern recreational use is represented by the American Discovery Trail and the Pheasant Mountain Trail, which traverse the high ground near Haddix Run. The network of county roads, such as Co Rte 26 and Salt Lick Rd, reveals a settlement pattern dictated by the steep topography and the traditional paths through the gaps.