2011 Map of Yellow Spring

About this map

The Cacapon River and North River define the winding valleys of this Hampshire County landscape, where small rural communities are tucked between prominent ridges. The eponymous Yellow Spring and its nearby Yellow Spring Post Office serve as a focal point near Yellow Spring Gap, where the river cuts through the barrier of Cacapon Mountain. Genealogy researchers will find several well-placed burial grounds including Saint James Cemetery and Green Mount Cemetery, alongside historical post office locations like the one in Delray. The geography is shaped by steep elevations such as Baker Mountain and North River Mountain, which separate the river valleys. Local water management is evident at Warden Lake and the Elkhorn Lake Dam, while the presence of Davis Ford and various county highways indicates the persistent path of travel through this corner of West Virginia.