2019 Map of Center Point

About this map

McElroy Creek winds through the heart of this Appalachian landscape, serving as a central corridor for the settlements of Ashley and Center Point. This 2019 survey captures the convergence of Tyler, Wetzel, and Doddridge Counties, a region characterized by deep hollows like Nurses Hollow and prominent ridges such as Hart Ridge. The local geography is marked by numerous family and community landmarks, including the Center Point Covered Bridge, which remains a significant architectural fixture near the Center Point Cem. Smaller hamlets like Little Pittsburg and Braden are tucked along secondary roads and creek forks, illustrating a traditional West Virginia settlement pattern. Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds, ranging from the Parks Cem in the north to the Pleasant Baptist Cem in the southeast, documenting the long-standing family ties to this terrain.