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2016 Map of West Hamlin

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of West Hamlin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Guyandotte River carves a deep path through Lincoln and Cabell Counties, serving as the central axis for the communities of West Hamlin and Salt Rock. This landscape is defined by its numerous small hollows and ridges, such as Tarkiln Hollow and Lick Log Hollow, where family-named cemeteries like the Hatfield Cem and Johnson Cem are tucked away. The river is a focal point for infrastructure, featuring the Burt Farley Bridge and the West Hamlin Bridge, which connect the winding valley roads.

Further east, the Mud River flows toward Hamlin, the county seat, passing near Portersville and the tranquil Lees Fishing Lake. The density of small family burial grounds, including the Mount Zion Cem and Crescent Ridge Cem, provides a detailed record of the region's generational roots. The area remains dominated by its riparian geography, with countless tributaries like Two Mile Cr and Trace Cr branching off into the surrounding hills.