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2016 Map of Sharp Knob

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sharp Knob
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 headwaters of several major drainages originate. The terrain is defined by prominent high points such as Sharp Knob and Gauley Mtn, with the Gauley Divide serving as a significant geographical separator for the local hydrology. This area contains the winding courses of the N Fork Gauley River, S Fork Gauley River, and the Middle Fork Gauley River, which carve through the Yew Mountains.

A network of historical access routes and forest service paths, including the Elk Rail Trail # 422 and Tea Creek Trail # 454, provides a look at how this mountain wilderness was historically managed and traversed. Topographical features like Slabcamp Ridge, Cub Ridge, and Flat Ridge illustrate the complex system of peaks and valleys that characterizes the region where Webster, Randolph, and Pocahontas counties meet.