2023 Map of Vadis

About this map

Saint Clara and Leopold anchor the northern reaches of this rural landscape, where the borders of Doddridge, Gilmer, and Lewis counties converge. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of narrow valleys carved by Fink Creek, Leading Creek, and Alum Fork, creating a pattern of settlement that follows the winding watercourses and hollows. Small communities like Vadis, Hurst, and Linn appear as centers of local life, connected by a web of county roads such as the Linn-Cox S Mills route and Fink Creek Rd. The map reveals a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Halderman Cem, Rock Grove Cem, and Woofter Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of West Virginia. From the secluded pockets of Happy Hollow to the junction at Alum Bridge, the map preserves the enduring rural character of these Appalachian highlands.