2011 Map of Gauley Bridge

About this map

Kanawha Falls marks the dramatic hydrological convergence where the New River and Gauley River meet to form the Kanawha River, a geography that has defined the industrial and transportation corridors of this West Virginia region for generations. The map reveals a landscape of steep-walled valleys and numerous hollows, such as Windsor Hollow and Log Chute Hollow, which historically dictated the placement of rail lines like the Deepwater and mountain roads. Settlements like Gauley Bridge and Glen Ferris cling to the riverbanks, while smaller communities such as Chimney Corner and Boonesborough are situated at strategic higher-ground junctions. Genealogists will find local history preserved at the Hill Cemetery and the Rich Creek Cemetery, while the presence of the Swiss Post Office and the KM Junction highlights the importance of mail and rail logistics in this river-driven economy.