1964 Map of Vadis

About this map

Vadis sits at the heart of this detailed topographic study, which captures the rural character of the West Virginia hills during the mid-1960s with updates from 1976. The landscape is defined by the intersection of Doddridge, Gilmer, and Lewis counties, where narrow valleys and winding watercourses like Fink Creek and Leading Creek dictate the pattern of settlement. The area is heavily marked by the Gas and Oil Field, with numerous wells and a Compressor Station scattered throughout the hillsides, illustrating the importance of energy extraction to the local economy.