2016 Map of Whitmer

About this map

Whitmer and Horton sit along the winding course of Dry Fork and Gandy Creek in this modern topographic study of the Randolph and Pendleton county line. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Monongahela National Forest, where named peaks like Job Knob and Rich Mtn overlook a network of backcountry paths including the Allegheny Mountain Trail and Seneca Creek Trail. Local history is preserved in the location of the Laurel Hill Cem and the small settlements of Job and Gandy. The map reveals a complex terrain of high ridges and deep hollows, such as Lee Bennett Hollow and Lambert Hollow, which have historically shaped the small communities and grazing lands of this Appalachian region. Water sources like William Armentrout Spring and Mary Elza Spring are specifically marked, highlighting the importance of natural springs to these mountain locations.