2011 Map of Clio

About this map

Osbornes Mills and Amma anchor this West Virginia landscape, where the winding course of Big Sandy Creek and Hurricane Creek dictated the placement of small communities and family farmsteads. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and hollows, such as Board Ridge and Cobb Hollow, interspersed with named peaks like Kate Knob and Lizann Knob. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-named landmarks, documenting dozens of burial grounds including the Rolling Hill Cemetery, Hively Cemetery, and Shamlin Cemetery. The transition between the small settlements of Clio and Wellford is marked by prominent geological features like Starcher Rocks and Jackson Rocks. The presence of the Clio Post Office and Amma Post Office highlights the continuing role of these rural centers, while Camp Whitney suggests the area's development for recreation alongside its long-standing agricultural and residential foundations.