Geolocate

Mount Porte Crayon topographic map

Click on the map to display elevation.

Mount Porte Crayon

Mount Porte Crayon is a mountain in the Roaring Plains Wilderness of the Monongahela National Forest in the northeastern corner of Randolph County, West Virginia, USA. It rises to an elevation of 4,770 feet (1,450 m), the elevational climax of the Allegheny Front. The mountain is named for 19th century writer and illustrator David Hunter Strother (1816–88), known as "Porte Crayon" (French, porte-crayon: "pencil/crayon holder"), who produced a wide array of early West Virginia landscapes in his work.

Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA 3.0)

About this map

Name: Mount Porte Crayon topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Mount Porte Crayon, Pendleton County, West Virginia, 26263, United States (38.92895 -79.45621 38.92905 -79.45611)

Average elevation: 4,226 ft

Minimum elevation: 3,107 ft

Maximum elevation: 4,764 ft

Pendleton County trails, hiking, mountain biking, running and outdoor activities

Gear up for your next adventure:

❄️Traction Cleats - Prevent slips on icy trails during winter hikes
🏔️Mountain Trail Maps - High‑detail maps for popular peaks
👓Polarized Sunglasses - Outdoor sunglasses for glare reduction
🛡️Bear Spray Outdoor - Protection in bear country hikes
🎒Day Hiking Backpack - Lightweight backpack perfect for day trips and outdoor adventures

As an Amazon Associate, this site earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.