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2011 Map of Webster Springs SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Webster Springs SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Williams River and the North Fork Cranberry River define the northern and southern boundaries of this heavily dissected Appalachian landscape in Webster County. The drainage patterns revealed here suggest a deeply carved wilderness, where smaller tributaries like the aptly named Hell for Certain Branch and Hateful Run feed into the larger river systems. Settlement is sparse, limited primarily to the northern area near Twin Branches.

Elevations rise sharply to prominent landmarks such as Sugar Creek Mountain and the Yew Mountains. The presence of the Tumbling Rock Camping Shelter along Tumbling Rock Run highlights the area's role as a recreation destination within the National Forest system. Transportation in the early 21st century relied on forest routes like National Forest Rd and Pub Rd 86, which trace the winding contours of the river valleys and mountain gaps.