1996 Map of Bentree

About this map

Bentree and its surrounding hollows are defined by the convergence of steep Appalachian ridges and a network of named drainages like Twentymile Creek and Adonijah Fork. The map documents a landscape where community life is anchored by small rural settlements and religious centers such as Lizemores Ch, Indore Chapel, and Ida Ch. The intersection of multiple county lines including Kanawha, Clay, Nicholas, and Fayette counties highlights the region's complex administrative geography. Industrial activity is evident through numerous strip mines and pits located near Ramp Hollow Road, while local education is represented by the Lilly No. 11 School and Brown School. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Williams Hollow and Bells Fork, provide a detailed record of late-20th-century land use and community structure in this part of West Virginia.