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1967 Map of Webster Springs SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Webster Springs SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Monongahela National Forest dominates this mid-century topographical study, showcasing a landscape defined by the winding paths of the Williams River and the Cranberry River. A distinct pocket of high-elevation settlement is visible on Mills Mountain to the northwest, where the Mills Mtn Ch and a nearby Cem suggest a small mountain community. Elsewhere, the area is characterized by heavy forest management and recreational development, including the Cranberry Campground and the Picnic Area near Aldrich Branch.

Strategic vantage points such as Lookout Towers on Red Oak Knob provide oversight of the vast timberlands. The convergence of water and geography is highlighted at Three Forks of Williams River, a significant landmark for navigating this portion of Webster County. To the south, Summit Lake and specialized facilities like the Pleasant Hollow Camping Shelter point to the area's established role in backcountry recreation and conservation during the late 1960s.