1904 Map of Vadis

About this map

The rolling hills of Lewis and Doddridge counties define this turn-of-the-century landscape, centered on the village of Vadis. The settlement pattern is dictated by the intricate drainage networks of Fink Creek and Leading Creek, where small communities like Alum Bridge and Hurst took root at critical junctions. In the northern reaches, the map records established crossroads and post offices such as New Milton and Big Isaac, reflecting a rural economy built around these creek-valley corridors. The terrain is notably dissected, punctuated by landmarks like the prominent Sugarloaf peak. Political and land boundaries are precisely marked, including the Harrison Co Lewis Co line and the Doddridge Co Lewis Co border, providing essential data for genealogists tracing ancestral property in these West Virginia highlands before the development of modern highway systems.