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1968 Map of Onego

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Onego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The North Fork South Branch Potomac River carves a deep valley through the heart of the Monongahela National Forest, defining the settlement patterns and travel corridors of this Pendleton County region in the late 1960s. The village of Onego and the community at Mouth of Seneca serve as focal points along the river valley, where life is shaped by the towering presence of Spruce Mountain and the distinctive ridgelines of Little Mountain.

Evidence of local spiritual and community life is visible in the numerous small cemeteries and rural congregations such as Seneca Ch and High Rock Ch. The map highlights the area's transition into a recreational landscape, featuring the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area and landmarks like Seneca Caverns and Falls of Seneca. Industrial activity is also noted through a Compressor Station and scattered Quarries, while family-named features like Germany Knob and Ketterman Knob provide vital clues for genealogical research.