MAP OF WEST VIRGINIA
Below is a topographical map of West Virginia, showing various elevations throughout the state. West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian region of the U.S.A. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Ohio to the north and west, Kentucky to the west, Maryland to the north and east, and Virginia to the east and south. A significant part of the state's boundaries are defined by The Ohio and Potomac rivers. West Virginia is known for its stunning natural beauty and its rugged, rough terrain, even along the plateaus. The entire state of West Virginia is classified as a mountainous region. The highest point in West Virginia is Spruce Knob in Pendleton County. The peak is located 4,863 feet above sea level. The ten largest cities in West Virginia are Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Morgantown, Weirton, Fairmont, Beckley, Clarksburg and Martinsburg. Popular local tourist destinations include Berkeley Springs, Charles Town and Summersville. FUN FACTS ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA: Despite its lack of major landmarks, tourism is the state's leading industry. Rhodes Scholarships have been awarded to 26 students from West Virginia University. West Virginia's "New River" is actually one of the oldest rivers in the world, and flows from south to north. West Virginia has the oldest population of any state. The median age is 40. Nearly three quarters of West Virginia is covered in forests. The first spa open to the public was at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in 1756 (formerly known as Bath, Virginia).
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