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2023 Map of Mount Storm

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mount Storm
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Allegheny Front dramatically shapes the landscape of Grant and Mineral Counties, where the headwaters of the North Branch Potomac River meet the steep slopes of the Appalachian Highlands. This contemporary survey captures the intricate topography of a region defined by its narrow ridges and deep valleys, such as Duling Ridge and Walker Ridge. The settlement pattern is characterized by small, dispersed communities like Mount Storm, Emoryville, and Oakmont, many of which developed around the local mining and timber geography.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of family history data through numerous small burial grounds, including Kalbaugh Cem, Blackburn Cem, and Kitzmiller Cem. The industrial legacy of the area is represented by features like the Kitzmiller Mine and Butterfly Hollow, illustrating how natural resource extraction has dictated the placement of roads such as Strip-Job Rd and Arnold Mine Rd across the difficult terrain.