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1958 Map of Stotlers Crossroads

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Stotlers Crossroads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Berkeley Springs and its surrounding ridge-and-valley topography dominate this mid-century portrait of the West Virginia panhandle. The landscape is defined by the parallel runs of Warm Spring Ridge, Pious Ridge, and the formidable Sleepy Creek Mountain, which separates the settled valleys from the Sleepy Creek Public Hunting Area. Rural life is centered around a network of crossroads and small settlements like Stotlers Crossroads, Johnsons Mill, and Ridersville.

Genealogical interest is high throughout the Bath and Allen districts, where numerous country churches and cemeteries are documented. Features such as Duckwalls Ch, Ambrose Chapel, and the Michael Cem suggest long-established family homesteads. The transition of the era is visible in the mix of traditional landmarks like the Sleepy Creek Lookout Tower and more modern mid-century additions like the Drive-in Theater located just outside the main town.