2019 Map of West Hamlin

About this map

The Guyandotte River and Mud River carve through the landscape of Lincoln and Cabell Counties, anchoring a network of small communities and family landmarks. This 2019 survey captures the developed river valley at West Hamlin, where the West Hamlin Bridge connects local routes near the Guyandotte Water Trail (Water). The map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies numerous family burial grounds scattered across the ridges and hollows, including the Hatfield Cem, Swann Cem, and Gili Cem. Higher elevations like Porter Knob and Irish Ridge overlook a complex terrain of narrow drainage basins such as Tarkiln Hollow and Wildcat Hollow. Significant crossings, including the Burl Farley Bridge near Inez, illustrate the modern infrastructure that links established settlements like Salt Rock, Portersville, and Hamlin within this deeply dissected plateau region.