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2019 Map of Vadis

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Vadis sits at a junction of creek valleys where Gilmer and Lewis counties meet, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by its intricate drainage networks. The settlement patterns follow the winding paths of Fink Creek, Leading Creek, and Alum Fork, where small communities like Hurst and Alum Bridge developed along the narrow flatlands. Family history is etched into the terrain through numerous small burial grounds, including Halderman Cem, Woofter Cem, and Rock Grove Cem, which often occupy elevated positions above the valley floors.

Transportation in this part of West Virginia remains tied to the topography, with routes like Fink Creek Rd and Kliens Run Rd tracing the natural contours of the land. The presence of place names such as Happy Hollow and Linn Coxs Mills suggests a history of localized industry and rural social life. This survey provides a clear view of the rural upland character of the region, documenting the distribution of homesteads and the persistent importance of local watercourses like Sleeths Run and Sand Fork.