2016 Map of Roanoke

About this map

Alkires Mills and Roanoke anchor this study of central West Virginia, where the landscape is defined by the winding drainages of the West Fork River. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of runs and hollows, including Rohrbough Hollow and Coal Hollow, which feed into larger water bodies like the Stonecoal Reservoir in the northeast. Numerous small settlements such as Vandalia, Jacksonville, and Georgetown are connected by a web of local routes like Skin Creek Rd and Glady Road. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several family and community burial grounds, including the Rockford-Pletcher Cem and Fairview Cem. The map illustrates the persistent settlement patterns of Lewis County, where modern infrastructure like Roanoke Bay State Park Trl meets long-established landmarks like Wolf Fork Mtn and Bald Knob.