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2023 Map of Sinks of Gandy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sinks of Gandy, a unique geological formation where a stream disappears underground, highlights this detailed topographic study of the high-altitude terrain along the Randolph and Pocahontas county lines. The small settlement of Osceola sits near the headwaters of Gandy Creek, positioned between the towering elevations of Yokum Knob and Rich Mountain. This area is characterized by the intersection of several significant wilderness zones, including the Laurel Fork North Wilderness and Laurel Fork South Wilderness, both contained within the Monongahela National Forest.

The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Middle Mountain and Burner Mtn, which separate the various forks and runs that feed the regional river systems. Unusual ecological features like Blister Swamp are noted at high elevations, while numerous trails such as Beulah Trl and Laurel Fork South Trl suggest a network of movement through the dense forest. The map also delineates the precise boundaries between Randolph, Pocahontas, and Pendleton counties amidst the complex drainage patterns of the East Fork Greenbrier River.