2011 Map of Sharp Knob

About this map

The high ridges of Gauley Mountain and Slabcamp Ridge define this high-altitude landscape where the headwaters of several major Appalachian drainages converge. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the North Fork Gauley River, Middle Fork Gauley River, and South Fork Gauley River meet at the distinctive Three Forks of Gauley. The terrain is marked by numerous peaks and low passes, including Sharp Knob, which is crowned by the Sharps Knob Lookout Tower. While much of the area is undeveloped forest land, signs of human activity appear in the form of Mine Rd and the settlement of Slaty Fork on the eastern edge along the Elk River. The map meticulously tracks the complex network of mountain streams like Tea Creek and Bergoo Creek as they navigate between features such as Brush Camp Low Place and Turkey Mountain.