2014 Map of Trace

About this map

E Fork Twelvepole Cr and its many winding tributaries dictate the landscape and human settlement patterns of this 2014 survey. This portion of the Appalachian coalfields is defined by small, valley-bottom communities like Whirlwind, McCloud, and Trace, which follow the narrow paths carved by the water. The map serves as a significant record of regional family history, documenting numerous small burial grounds including Mullins Adams Cem, Kinser Cem, and Sol Adams Cem. The terrain is characterized by prominent high points such as Hoover Knob and Bryan Ridge, with the county lines of Lincoln, Logan, and Mingo counties intersecting in a complex web of ridges. The road network, including Mud Fork Rd and Copley Trace Rd, follows the natural contours of the hollers, illustrating how the geography has historically shaped local travel.