Salina Village - Unclaimed

Coal Fork, Rand, Blount, Malden and Tad lie along the Kanawha River and its tributaries east of downtown Charleston, where settled river valleys meet wooded hills and winding roads. The area has a humid, four-season climate, with warm summers, colorful autumns and occasional winter snow. The Kanawha State Forest, west of these communities, offers hiking, biking and outdoor recreation; river and creek corridors also shape the landscape. Local history is closely tied to coal mining, salt production and the region’s waterways. Daily needs are served by neighborhood shops and services, while Charleston provides a broader mix of dining, coffee, shopping and arts venues. Driving is the main way to get around the scattered communities; routes follow the valleys toward Charleston and nearby Elkview. Public recreation areas and library services are available in the surrounding region.