2016 Map of Bentree

About this map

Lizemores and Indore serve as central nodes in this mountainous portion of West Virginia, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of ridges and hollows at the intersection of Clay, Nicholas, Kanawha, and Fayette counties. The topography is deeply incised by the Adonijah Fork and Sycamore Cr, with settlements like Bentree and Vaughan following the narrow valley floors. Transportation routes such as State Rte and Greendale Rd wind through the terrain, connecting isolated communities and family landmarks. Cultural markers like Ida Cem and Holcomb Cem are situated on elevated ground, while features such as Independence Mtn and Bird Knob overlook the winding drainage of Open Fork. The map illustrates a contemporary pattern of rural life where place names like Bull Hollow and Ramp Hollow reflect a long-standing vernacular relationship with the steep Appalachian environment.