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Map: Calamity Brook Trail

Helpful Hint: While I suggest you look on blog for a downloadable PDF Map, you should be able to print or save this map by clicking the print button on the map above.

Data Sources

Road Trip to Coal Country by Nate Matthews - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.

Forest Service Topos - Forest Service Topographic Maps from the Forest Service's Enterprise Data Warehouse. USGS and ESRI.

3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray

Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.

More about Monongahela National Forest...

Spanning the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, Monongahela National Forest sprawls across 900,000 acres of diverse landscapes. Its lush forests, rolling hills, and rugged mountains create a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With abundant trails, including those in the designated Cranberry Wilderness, hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife watching are popular pursuits. The forest offers primitive and roadside camping, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature. While embracing its wilderness charm, it's important to note that limited cell service adds to the authentic back-to-nature experience. From the Allegheny Plateau to mountainous terrains, Monongahela National Forest beckons adventurers to explore its untouched beauty and embrace the outdoor splendor of the Appalachian region.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/mnf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monongahela_National_Forest

Download the PDF Map Pack with All Maps from Monongahela National Forest.

Map: Blackwater Canyon Trail
Map: Forest Road 13 Informal Camping Opporunities
Map: Monongahela National Forest 1:24k Topographic Map Index
Map: Olson Fire Tower
Photo: Canaan Loop Road
Photo: Mountain Laurel Grows Dense In WV
Photo: Heading down along the Blackwater Canyon Railroad Grade.
Photo: Coketon - Railroad Grade
Photo: Rainy Day in Canaan Heights
Photo: Blasting Coridoor H Through the Mountains
Photo: Sun rises over Almost Heaven
Photo: Warmth
Photo: Rainy when I got to West Virginia
Photo: Morning in Canaan Heights

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