2011 Map of Alderson

About this map

The Greenbrier River dictates the landscape of this West Virginia corridor, winding past the regional center of Alderson and the long-established resort community at Pence Springs. This 2011 survey captures the area's transport and utility infrastructure, from the Pence Springs Post Office to the Hinton-Alderson Airport, tucked into a bend of the river. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges like Wolf Creek Mountain and Wind Creek Mountain, which hem in a network of smaller hollows and creek-side settlements. Local history is etched into the landscape through place names like Lowell, Glenray, and Clayton, connected by a web of mountain roads such as the Red Sulfur Tpke and Valley Heights Rd. Smaller landmarks like Johnson Island and the rural community of Creamery illustrate the persistent settlement patterns in this part of Monroe and Summers counties.