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2016 Map of Philippi

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Philippi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Tygart Valley River carves through the heart of Barbour County, anchoring the historic town of Philippi and its surrounding communities. This West Virginia landscape is defined by its deep connection to regional education and infrastructure, evidenced by the campus of Alderson Broaddus Univ and the iconic Philippi Covered Bridge spanning the river. Local transportation history is etched into the terrain via the Old Railroad Grade and the Beverley-Fairmont Pike, while the Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport marks more modern connectivity atop the nearby ridges.

Rural life in the mid-2010s is preserved through numerous small settlements and family landmarks such as Adaland, Berryburg, and Elk City. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including the Old Quaker Cem and Norris Cem. The transition from old thoroughfares to recreational use is visible in the network of paths like the American Discovery Trail and the Rock Pinch Trail, which navigate the steep topography around King Knob and Chestnut Ridge.