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2011 Map of Onego

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Onego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Seneca Rocks stands as a prominent geological landmark where Seneca Creek meets the North Fork South Branch Potomac River in this part of Pendleton County. The landscape is defined by its deep gaps and high ridges, including Hinkle Gap and Harper Gap, which serve as natural corridors through the high terrain. Small settlements like Onego, Teterton, and Macksville are scattered along the river valley, connected by rural routes such as Smith Mtn Rd and Harper Gap Rd.

Germany Valley occupies a distinct topographic bowl in the southeast, anchored by Germany Knob and the waters of Judy Spring. The drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous runs like Horsecamp Run and Brushy Run carving through ridges like Timber Ridge and Little Mountain. This map documents a region where the traditional Appalachian valley-and-ridge settlement pattern persists around the towering presence of Fore Knobs and the Falls of Seneca.