2016 Map of Kermit

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Tug Fork carves a sharp boundary between Martin County, Kentucky, and the West Virginia border, anchoring a landscape defined by narrow hollows and high ridges. The community of Kermit serves as a central point for this region, flanked by settlements like Warfield, Beauty, and Lovely. The industrial character of the era is evidenced by the railroad infrastructure threading through the hills, including Number 1 Tunnel, Number 2 Tunnel, and Number 3 Tunnel. Genealogy researchers can find numerous family-named burial sites throughout the terrain, from Brewer Cem in the north to Petercave Memorial Cem near Threeforks. These scattered landmarks, including Schoolhouse Hollow, reveal a social fabric deeply tied to the steep geography of the Appalachian coal country.