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2016 Map of Wildell

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wildell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wildell and May sit deep within the Monongahela National Forest, marking a landscape where high-altitude ridges and narrow river valleys define the settlement pattern. This area along the boundary of Randolph and Pocahontas Counties is characterized by its complex hydrology, with the headwaters of the Shavers Fork and the West Fork Greenbrier River carving through the terrain. The presence of the W Fork Rail Trail following the riverbanks highlights the conversion of former industrial corridors into modern pathways.

Prominent ridges such as Cheat Mtn, Shavers Mtn, and Mid Mtn flank the valleys, creating natural barriers that have shaped local travel for generations. Long-distance routes like the Allegheny Tr.: Marlin Mtn. traverse these summits. Numerous small tributaries including Johns Camp Run, Mikes Run, and Elklick Run drain the steep slopes, reflecting a traditional Appalachian wilderness geography preserved through federal forest management.