Home Unique northern panhandle of West Virginia created by historic dispute Section of 1918 map of West Virginia Railroads

Section of 1918 map of West Virginia Railroads

National Road At Wheeling Suspension Bridge

A section of a 1918 map of West Virginia railroads represents the state's northern region and its northern panhandle.

Section of 1918 map of West Virginia Railroads

Stay Connected

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Sign up for the newsletter, and we'll send a weekly update on news and stories to your email.
Name*
First Last
Email*
- Sign me up for contests.
- I accept the contest terms.
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

West Virginia Explorer Webzine is an online publication that celebrates the Mountain State's rich culture and natural beauty. Readers enjoy travel tips, hidden gems, outdoor adventures, local lore, and community news. For more than a quarter century, we've been the No. 1 trusted guide for exploring West Virginia.

Company

Headlines

Inferno on the River: Confederate raid on Burning Springs, West Virginia

BURNING SPRINGS, W.Va. — On the night of May...

Solar flowers capture attention along the Kanawha River at Buffalo

BUFFALO, W.Va. — An array of five giant "solar...

Legend of ancient warpath along the W.Va. Turnpike is fact

Older folks who live in the valley of Paint...

Top 10 largest West Virginia cities by population (2025)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia cities and towns vary...

Get important news delivered directly to your inbox and stay connected!

Hot Topics

State Parks

Travel and Transportation

National Parks

Economic Development