1957 Map of West Hamlin

About this map

The Guyandotte River carves a deep path through the winding hills of Cabell and Lincoln counties, serving as the central artery for the region's mid-century transport and settlement. Along its banks, the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad connects river-valley hamlets like Roach, Salt Rock, and West Hamlin. The landscape is defined by a dense network of country roads following tributary creeks, such as Bear Creek and Twomile Creek, where numerous rural institutions once anchored the community. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and historical sites, including Pisgah Ch, Friendly United Ch, and Ross Cem. The map reveals the early 1950s cultural footprint with features like the Drive-in Theater near Welcome Home and Camp Asbury tucked into the western ridges, reflecting a period of established rural life before later highway developments altered these traditional hollows.