1946 Map of Callaghan

About this map

The Allegheny Mountains define the high-elevation borderlands of Virginia and West Virginia, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad cuts a vital path through the valleys. The settlement of Callaghan serves as a central hub along Dunlap Creek, surrounded by the expansive reaches of the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest. This mid-century survey captures a landscape of remote mountain outposts and local landmarks, including Hokes Chapel and the Hopkins Fire Tower perched above Anthony Creek. The mapping reveals the transition from industrial extraction at the Stack Mine to early recreation and community spaces like Dunlap Beach and the Boys Home. High peaks such as Peters Mountain and Batlick Mountain frame the river systems, illustrating how the rugged topography dictated the placement of schools like Whites Draft Sch and Dunlap Sch in the narrow valley corridors.