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Appalachian Subregions in West Virginia

Geologic Map of West Virginia

West Virginia is principally classified as part of the north-central Appalachian region, though part of the southwestern state lies within the central Appalachian region and its Northern Panhandle extends into northern Appalachia. Photo courtesy Appalachian Regional Commission

Historic map showing West Virginia 1864

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