1977 Map of Valley Head

Genealogists will find a variety of small family and community landmarks, such as Stalnaker Cem, Ware Cem, and the Simmons Cem. The social fabric of the valley is further marked by rural congregations at Oak Grove Ch and Friendship Ch. Steep ridges like Dry Ridge and Swecker Ridge hem in the river valley, while numerous small runs, including Elkwater Fork and Limekiln Run, drain the high ground. Many of these remote areas are accessible only via a Jeep Trail, illustrating the isolated nature of the surrounding timber and mining terrain.