2014 Map of Big Chimney

About this map

The Elk River carves a deep valley through this portion of Kanawha County, shaping the development of communities like Big Chimney, Mink Shoals, and Pinch. The river valley acts as a primary corridor for infrastructure, evidenced by the New Big Chimney Bridge and the cluster of residential growth in Elk Hills and Knollwood. Away from the river, the landscape rises into a series of hollows and ridges, such as Hammack Hollow and Tarkin Hollow, where smaller settlements like Legg and Aarons are tucked into the drainages of Tupper Cr and Aarons Fork. Numerous family and community burial sites, including the Given Cem, Jones Cem, and Rock Memorial Cem, are scattered across the higher ground, providing a geographic record of local lineage. The presence of the Coonskin Park Golf Course near Wilson indicates the transition of the riverbanks toward modern recreational use.