1923 Map of Capon Bridge

About this map

The Cacapon River carves a dramatic, winding path through the ridge-and-valley landscape of the West Virginia-Virginia borderlands. This 1923 edition highlights a rural economy centered on the river and the Northwestern Turnpike, which serves as the primary artery through the southern portion of the map. The distribution of educational and religious institutions, such as Woodrow School, Victory School, and Capon Chapel, reflects a series of small, self-contained communities separated by the steep elevation of Cacapon Mountain and Timber Ridge. Notable landmarks like Castle Rock and Darbys Nose define the local topography, while numerous small runs and hollows like Frog Hollow and Critton Run drain into the main river systems. The inclusion of remote settlements such as Forks of Cacapon and Largent provides an essential resource for genealogists researching family ties in this border region during the early twentieth century.