Monongehella and Geo Wash. National Forest Campsites, Shelters, Observation Towers and Scenic Vistas

About Monongehella and Geo Wash. National Forest Campsites, Shelters, Observation Towers and Scenic Vistas ....

Interactive map of various campsites, shelters, scenic vistas and observation towers that I created by a mix of heads up digitizing and querying the OpenStreetMap for West Virginia. The heads up digitizing is a bit rough as it is based on memory and I don't get to West Virginia all that often. You will need to zoom in to see the Forest Service Topographic Maps.

Some of this data is ©️ OpenStreet Map Contributors, Open Data Commons Open Database License (ODbL).

Map: Mountain House Trail and North Mountain

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

Monongehella and Geo Wash. National Forest Campsites, Shelters, Observation Towers and Scenic Vistas - 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: Mountain Laurel Camp
Photo: Heading Up Canaan Mountain
Photo: Heavy frost
Photo: The Mon website says that the forest contains,
Photo: Mountain Laurel - Birch - Maple Forest
Photo: Sunrise
Photo: US 219 North of Thomas
Photo: Camping in the mountain laurel
Photo: Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge
Photo: Forest Road 13