2016 Map of Elkhurst

About this map

The Elk River carves a deep, winding course through this Clay County landscape, creating dramatic bends such as Jack Bend and providing the central axis for early Appalachian settlements. Smaller communities like Elkhurst, Dorfee, and Procious are linked by riverside roads and mountain gaps, while the surrounding ridges are punctuated by peaks like Schoonover Knob and Blue Knob. For genealogists, the map is a dense record of family history, marking numerous upland burial sites including Davis Cem, Pierson Cem, and Mullins Cem. The terrain is defined by a complex network of hollows and forks, such as Toms Hollow and Buckhorn Fork, which reveal the historical patterns of local land use. Transport is concentrated along the narrow river valley, where routes like Procious Maysel Rd and Hartland Rd follow the topography through the heart of the Kanawha and Clay borderlands.