2019 Map of Clio

About this map

Osbornes Mills and Wellford anchor the southern reaches of this Appalachian landscape, where the winding course of Big Sandy Creek dictates the placement of settlements and roads. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and hollows, including Vineyard Ridge, Cobb Hollow, and Armstead Hollow, which have historically limited development to the narrow valley floors. Transportation routes like Co Rte 29 and Co Rte 56 follow these natural contours, connecting small communities such as Clio and Amma. The map is particularly notable for its high density of family cemeteries, such as Gandee Cem, Hively Cem, and Payne Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Prominent geological features like Starcher Rocks and Jackson Rocks serve as distinctive landmarks within the complex topography of the Roane and Kanawha County borderlands.