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2023 Map of Skelt

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Skelt and Woodzell occupy a landscape defined by the deep dissection of the Allegheny Plateau, where high ridges like Back Fork Mtn and Potato Knob divide the complex drainage basins of the Elk River. The settlement pattern follows these narrow valley floors and ridgelines, with Bernardstown situated along the Back Fork Elk River. The area's social history is preserved in several highland burial grounds, including the Lower Point Mountain Community Church Cem and Fairview Cem.

Transportation through this portion of Webster County relies on a network of mountain roads such as Point Mountain Rd and Holly River Rd. The map details a labyrinth of named runs and forks, such as Grandaddy Run and Steps Gap Run, which feed into the larger river systems. Notable natural features include the Richard D Pyles Spring, highlighting the importance of groundwater sources in this upland terrain.