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2014 Map of Alum Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Alum Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

St. Albans and South Charleston anchor the northern reaches of this map, where the Kanawha River meets the winding Coal River. The landscape is defined by the significant confluence at Forks of Coal, where the Little Coal River and Big Coal River join amidst the steep topography of the Kanawha and Lincoln County line. This region serves as a junction for both water and transport, evidenced by numerous river crossings such as the Tornado Bridge, Alum Creek Bridge, and the Workman Development Bridge.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history markers throughout the hills, including the Sutherland White Cem, Bryant Cem, and Childress Cem. Settlements like Alum Creek, Tornado, and Upper Falls are clustered along the riverbanks, often near historical points of interest like the Upper Falls Landing or the Big Bend Golf Course. The map captures the complex drainage patterns of the hollows, from Dry Br to Dryden Hollow, showcasing the transition from industrial riverfronts to rural ridge communities.