2014 Map of Amherstdale

About this map

Blair Mtn dominates the northern reaches of this Logan County landscape, where the historic Blair Mountain Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark. The terrain is defined by a dense network of steep ridges and named hollows, including Fallrock Hollow and Proctor Hollow, which channel life toward the valley floors. Settled communities like Amherstdale, Accoville, and Robinette are concentrated along the winding corridors of Buffalo Creek Road, reflecting the narrow, linear development patterns characteristic of West Virginia coal country. Genealogists will find a wealth of localized data, including several hillside burial grounds such as Riley Cemetery and Ruffner Cemetery. The infrastructure of the era is evidenced by features like the Rum Creek Impoundment and a web of secondary routes including Kelly Hollow Road and Braeholm Hill Road that connect isolated settlements across the ridges.