2016 Map of Trace

About this map

The rugged boundary lands where Lincoln, Logan, and Mingo counties meet are defined by an intricate network of narrow hollows and steep ridges. Small settlements like Trace and Kirk anchor the valley floors, while the landscape is dotted with family cemeteries that speak to generations of local residency, including the Williams Martin Cem, Mullins- Adams Cem, and Damron Cem. The drainage patterns of Kiah Cr and E Fork Twelvepole Cr dictated the early settlement footprints and road placements, such as Co HWY 1 and Hagerty Hollow Rd. Industrial influence is noted through the Argus Energy Rd, highlighting the region's connection to the Appalachian energy sector. Notable landmarks such as Hoover Knob and Bryan Ridge overlook a terrain shaped by the numerous branches and forks of the Twelvepole Creek watershed.