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2016 Map of Trout

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Trout
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 dominates the high-elevation landscape of Greenbrier County in this 2016 survey, a region defined by its complex network of ridges and mountain gaps. The small settlement of Trout sits at the foot of Daniel Ridge, while further east, the communities of Friars Hill and Esty anchor the local road system, including the winding Friars Hill Rd. These rural outposts represent the enduring settlement patterns of the West Virginia highlands, where mountain farming and timbering historically shaped the economy.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like the Reed Cem and the small hamlets of Cordova and Leonard. The terrain is deeply incised by countless waterways such as Spring Cr, Roaring Cr, and Beard-Lick Run, which flow through the shadows of peaks like Cold Knob Mtn and the Yew Mountains. The map provides an exceptionally clear view of how topographic barriers influenced the placement of backcountry routes like Leonard Cordova Rd and Germany Rd.