2022 Map of Gore

About this map

Gore and the winding course of the Northwestern Pike anchor this 2022 look at the rugged transition between the Shenandoah Valley and the Allegheny Mountains. The landscape is defined by long, parallel ridges like Timber Ridge and Great North Mountain, which dictate the paths of waterways such as Back Creek and Bloomery Run. A significant portion of the central terrain is occupied by Lake Holiday, a large impoundment surrounded by residential development and the seasonal retreat of Al's Field. For those researching family history, the map is densely annotated with private and community burial sites, including the Heironimus Gravesite, Back Creek Quaker Cemetery, and the Seibert Cemetery near Point of Rocks. The intersection of old turnpikes and modern connectors at Cross Junction and Gainesboro shows the enduring importance of these corridors for commerce and transit across the West Virginia and Virginia state line.