2016 Map of Sinks of Gandy

About this map

Monongahela National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape where the headwaters of several major river systems originate. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel ridges and deep valleys, including Rich Mtn and Little Beech Mtn, which separate the various forks of the Cheat and Greenbrier rivers. A notable geological feature is the Sinks of Gandy, a location where Gandy Cr disappears underground through a limestone cavern. In the eastern portion of the map, the small settlement of Osceola sits near the head of Warner Run, while the unique high-altitude wetland of Blister Swamp lies to the southwest. The area is crisscrossed by remote routes like the E Fork Trail and provides a detailed view of the complex drainage network including the E Fork Greenbrier River and Laurel Fork.