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2023 Map of Upper Tract

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Upper Tract and Brushy Run anchor this section of the Potomac Highlands, where the South Branch Potomac River and its North Fork cut through the dramatic ridges of the Monongahela National Forest. The landscape is defined by the massive spine of North Fork Mountain and the prominent River Knobs, which give way to notable geological features like Roy Gap and Seneca Rocks. The presence of numerous named water sources, including Hermit Island Spring, Eagle Rock Spring, and Waggy Farm Spring, suggests a topography rich in karst features and perennial flows that have sustained valley settlements for generations.

Along the eastern flank, the South Branch Potomac River winds through the area known as Smoke Hole, flanked by Cave Mtn and Little Mtn. This corridor, now traversed by Us Rte 220, shows a pattern of river-bottom farming and mountain-gap access that remains central to the region’s geography. Local landmarks such as Tract Hill, Pretty Ridge, and Eagle Rock provide specific points of interest for those tracing the historical and natural boundaries of Pendleton County.