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2014 Map of Big Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Guyandotte River cuts through the southwestern corner of this West Virginia landscape, anchoring a string of small settlements including Harts, Ferrellsburg, and Fry. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and gaps, such as Lambert Hollow, Sperry Hollow, and Sandy Gap, which have historically dictated the placement of mountain roads and family homesteads. This map serves as a vital record for genealogists, documenting numerous small burial grounds like Adkins Cem, Bishop Cem, and Dehaven Cem that are tucked away on high ridges or within narrow valleys.

Further east, the boundary between Lincoln and Logan counties traverses the hills near the community of Big Creek. The complex drainage system, featuring Big Ugly Cr, Canoe Tree Fork, and Hamilton Cr, illustrates the geography of the southern West Virginia coalfields before modern industrial changes. Names like Green Shoals Mtn and Rocky Gap highlight the prominent landforms that continue to shape local travel and identity in this region.