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2016 Map of Snowy Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Snowy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Dry Run and Hardscrabble anchor the settlement patterns of this high-elevation landscape along the border of West Virginia and Virginia. The area is defined by the sharp ridges of Lantz Mtn and Snowy Mountain, which channel the headwaters of the South Branch Potomac River. This map captures a rural landscape where narrow valley floors, such as Bluegrass Valley, provide the primary ground for agriculture and local burial sites like the Blue Grass Cem.

The dual presence of the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington National Forest underscores the protected character of these slopes. Notable terrain features like the Devils Backbone and White Oak Flat indicate the varied topography that has long influenced travel and timbering. The network of winding roads, including Co Rte 17 and Hardscrabble Rd, follows the natural contours, connecting isolated hollows like Leonard Spring Hollow to the larger river drainage systems.