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2019 Map of Philippi

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Philippi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Tygart Valley River carves through the heart of Barbour County, anchoring a landscape where river crossings and historical settlements define the geography. The iconic Philippi Covered Bridge stands as a focal point near Philippi, while nearby the Walnut Street Bridge and Rick Everson Bridge provide further connectivity across the waterway. The area’s coal and rail heritage is visible in the Old Railroad Grade north of Meriden, tracing a path near the Berryburg Junction and Berryburg settlements.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers, from the Old Quaker Cem and Norris Cem to the Sayre Cem near the northern boundary with Taylor County. These small burial grounds, along with family-named landmarks like King Knob and the historic estate of Adaland, reflect the long-standing community roots in this part of West Virginia. The terrain is further marked by several streams such as Hacker Creek and Simpson Cr, which have historically shaped the roads and small communities like Mansfield and Elk City.