1958 Map of Alum Creek

About this map

The Coal River and Kanawha River converge in this 1950s study of the terrain south of Saint Albans. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Coal, where small communities like Upper Falls (Tornado PO) and Alum Creek developed along the narrow river valleys. The presence of the Forks of Coal Memorial Park and the intersection of the New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads near Dunbar highlight the region's historical importance as a transit corridor. Local life is documented through numerous rural landmarks, including Browns Chapel, District High Sch, and family burial sites like Bryan Cem and Henley Cem. The map captures a transition from the industrial riverfronts in the north to the more secluded branches and forks of the south, such as Little Alum Creek and Fuquay Creek.