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2016 Map of Samp

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Samp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Monongahela National Forest land dominates this high-elevation landscape where the Webster and Randolph county lines meet. The rugged terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Elk River, which flows past the small community of Samp and over the cascades of Whitaker Falls. To the north, the Back Fork Elk River and its numerous tributaries, including Sugar Cr and Hull Camp Run, carve deep valleys between massive peaks like Turkeybone Mtn and Back Fork Mtn.

Settlement is sparse and concentrated along the winding corridors of Point Mountain Rd and Bergoo Rd. Historical interest is found in the scattered landmarks of the high ridges, such as the Cowger Cem near Valley Fork, and the naming of peaks like Pisgah Knob and Mast Knob. The map provides a detailed view of the complex drainage system feeding the Elk River, including Elk Spring and the Left Fork Back Fork Elk River, illustrating the hydraulic importance of this forested region.