2011 Map of Lost City

About this map

Lost River winds through the heart of this Hardy County landscape, carving a valley between the prominent heights of Little Cove Mountain and Cove Mountain. The 2011 survey reveals a rural settlement pattern defined by small communities and family-named landmarks. The hamlet of Lost City serves as a central point, anchored by the Lost City Post Office, while the village of Mathias sits further south along the banks of Howards Lick Run. Local history and genealogy are preserved through numerous sites including Holly Hill Church and the Cedar Hill Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by a series of narrow hollows, such as Shoemaker Hollow and Whetzel Hollow, where seasonal streams like Kimsey Run and Lower Cove Run descend from ridges such as Little Ridge and Hommon Mountain to join the main river valley.