1961 Map of West Jefferson

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Little Darby Creek meanders through the central landscape of Madison County, framing the growth of West Jefferson along the National Road. During the 1960s, this corridor transitioned from purely agricultural roots to include industrial and research facilities, most notably the Battelle Memorial Institute and extensive Sand and Gravel Pits. The Penn Central railroad tracks bisect the region, connecting the village center with smaller settlements like Lilly Chapel and the former stop at Rupert. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial grounds, including the Foster Chapel Cem, Blair Cem, and Hampton Cem, reflecting the early pioneer families of the Virginia Military District. To the southwest, Madison Lake and its accompanying Madison Lake State Park anchor the recreation landscape near the headwaters of Deer Creek.