2019 Map of Montgomery

About this map

The Kanawha River serves as the central artery for this region of West Virginia, where industrial and residential life follows the narrow valley floor between steep ridges. The river is spanned here by the Earl M Vickers Bridge, connecting Montgomery and Smithers. This area is characterized by a dense succession of river towns and settlements including London, Handley, Crescent, Longacre, and Alloy. The geography is defined by numerous hollows—such as Dark Hollow, Burnett Hollow, and Custer Hollow—which have historically provided access into the uplands from the main corridor. Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds including Montgomery Memorial Cem and Mount Carbon Cem, while the industrial landscape is reflected in the heavy rail and road infrastructure of the Midland Trl and various county routes that navigate the complex terrain of Armstrong Mtn.