2014 Map of Upper Tract

About this map

Upper Tract and Brushy Run anchor this portion of Pendleton County, where the South Branch Potomac River carves a deep valley between parallel mountain ridges. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features like Seneca Rocks and the winding Smoke Hole canyon, much of which is preserved within the Monongahela National Forest. Historical infrastructure and mountain life are represented by the North Fork Mountain Lookout Tower and the crossing at Upper Tract Bridge. Numerous springs, including Hermit Island Spring, Alt Farm Spring, and Waggy Farm Spring, indicate a landscape where water sources were critical to high-country farming and homesteading. The map details the intricate drainage system of the Potomac watershed, featuring named runs like Shuckledorf Run and Powdermill Run that cut through steep gaps such as Roy Gap.