2016 Map of Powellton

About this map

The steep topography of Fayette County is defined by the narrow valleys of Paint Creek and Loop Creek, where small settlements and coal-era communities like Powellton and Elkridge are concentrated. In the north, the terrain rises toward Armstrong Mtn, while the southern reaches are marked by the high point at Payne Knob. This modern survey illustrates the persistent settlement patterns along the valley floors, with towns such as Kincaid, Page, and Mahan following the winding watercourses and road networks like Kingston RD. Local family and community history is anchored in several small burial grounds, including the Craig Cemeteries and Greencastle Cem. The landscape is etched with hollows that bear historical names like Cokeoven Hollow and Stop Hollow, reflecting the industrial and topographical character of the West Virginia coalfields near the Kanawha County line.