2013 Map of Owls Head

About this map

Salmon River headwaters define the character of this Franklin County landscape, winding past the settlements of Owls Head and Mountain View. The northern reaches are anchored by Saint Helen's Cem and Chasm Falls Methodist Cem, providing localized points for genealogical study near the river's bend. This 2013 survey documents a high-elevation environment where distinct ranges, including the Goldsmith Range and Owls Head Range, overlook a series of connected waterways such as Indian Lake and Mountain View Lake. The presence of High Falls and the tight bend known as Needles Eye reflects a complex drainage pattern that has historically shaped the placement of local roads like Wescott Meadow Rd and Barnesville Rd. Further south, the map identifies small clusters like Porcaville and isolated markers like the Hoose Cem, illustrating the sparse but persistent human footprint in this mountainous region.