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2023 Map of Samp

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Waneta and the rugged heights of Point Mountain define this heavily forested landscape along the border of Webster and Randolph counties. The topography is dominated by the steep drainages of the Back Fork Elk River and the main Elk River, which meet near the natural landmark of Whitaker Falls. A dense network of runs and creeks, including Sugar Creek, Anderson Camp Run, and Hickorylick Run, carve deep valleys between high ridges like Back Fork Mtn and Turkeybone Mtn.

Much of the southern portion of the map is contained within the Monongahela National Forest, showcasing a terrain where human footprints are sparse but significant. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Cowger Cem near Valley Fork provides a specific point of family history. The infrastructure is primarily defined by winding mountain roads like Point Mountain Rd and Bergoo Rd, which follow the natural contours of the Gauley Mountain range.