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2014 Map of West Hamlin

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of West Hamlin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Guyandotte River and Mud River carve through the landscape of the Cabell and Lincoln county line, anchoring a network of small settlements and family homesteads. This 2014 survey captures the rural character of communities like Salt Rock, West Hamlin, and Portersville at the start of the twenty-first century. The mapping reveals a high density of small family burial grounds, such as Hatfield Cem, Johnson Cem, and the Mt Zion Cem, which are often located on the high ridges overlooking the river valleys.

Transportation follows the winding contours of the drainage, with McComas Rd and Fudges Creek Rd connecting the hollows. Distinctive local landmarks including the Burl Farley Bridge and Gilbert Porter Spring provide specific points of reference for local historians. The geography is defined by deep incisions like Tarkiln Hollow and Lick Log Hollow, illustrating how the terrain has dictated the placement of roads and residences for generations.