2014 Map of Vadis

About this map

The complex intersection of Doddridge, Gilmer, and Lewis counties defines this survey of central West Virginia. Small, isolated settlements like Vadis and Hurst anchor a landscape dominated by the branching watersheds of Leading Creek and the Walnut Fork. Local history is deeply embedded in the terrain through family-named landmarks and numerous rural burial grounds, including the Halderman, Saint Marys, and Woofter cemeteries. The transition from the high ridges of Elk Lick to the valley floor at Alum Bridge illustrates the region's steep topography. Notable infrastructure is sparse but specific, such as the Spruce Run Truss Bridge over Spruce Run and the presence of Oil Well Rd, signaling the enduring presence of the energy industry in the hills north of Linn.