2016 Map of Walkersville

About this map

Walkersville serves as a focal point in this central West Virginia landscape where the W Fork River meets Bennett Run. The topography is defined by significant ridges and peaks such as High Knob, Cochran Knob, and the curiously named Devils Darning Needle. Historically significant sites for genealogists include numerous upland burial grounds like Point Cem, Pickens Cem, and Green Hill Cem, alongside the Post Chapel near Crawford. The drainage patterns of the Little Kanawha River and Glady Cr dictate the placement of small, isolated settlements including Ireland, Duffy, and Wildcat. A notable landmark is the Walkersville Covered Bridge, which crosses the river north of the town. The intricate network of local routes, such as Green Hill Rd and McChord Run Rd, connects these valley communities across the high divides of the Lewis and Braxton County line.