2016 Map of Kiahsville

About this map

Kiahsville and Brabant anchor this survey of the rugged Wayne and Lincoln County borderlands, where narrow hollows and high ridges dictate the local geography. The landscape is heavily marked by familial history, preserved in numerous small burial grounds such as the Smith Cem, Maynard Cem, and Pat Maynard Cem that dot the hillsides. The winding course of Kiah Cr and the Left Fork Lick Creek serve as primary corridors for development, with roads like E Lynn Rd following the water. Distinctive landmarks like McComas Mtn and Crackersneck Ridge rise above the drainage basins of Big Laurel Cr and Queens Fork. Modern industrial activity is evidenced by the Coal Haul Rd and Strip Mine Rd in the southern reaches of the quadrangle, reflecting the region's long-standing connection to resource extraction.