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2014 Map of Walkersville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Walkersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Walkersville serves as a primary northern hub in this high-altitude section of the Mountain State, where the W Fork River begins its northward winding. A historic Walkersville Covered Bridge spans the river, anchoring a landscape defined by narrow valley settlements and high ridges. Significant family and community history is preserved across the terrain, from the Point Cem overlooking the river forks to the Pickens Cem near Duffy.

South of Ireland, the topography becomes increasingly complex, marked by distinctively named landmarks such as Devils Darning Needle and Handkerchief Knob. The road network, including Us-19 and several county routes, follows the natural contours of the drainage systems like Glady Cr and Falls Run. This 2014 survey documents the enduring rural structure of Lewis, Braxton, and Upshur counties, where small communities like Bablin, Jewell, and Wildcat remain situated along the winding creeks and hollows.