1946 Map of Callaghan

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The West Virginia and Virginia state line cuts through the center of this mountain landscape, following the high ridges of Little Allegheny Mountain and Brushy Mountain. The settlement of Callaghan serves as a focal point in the valley where the Chesapeake and Ohio railway threads through the complex topography. This mid-century survey reveals a rural landscape defined by narrow hollows and numerous water gaps, where small communities like Neola and Shryock are established along the North Fork Anthony Creek. Toward the southeast, the terrain shifts toward the industrial and social infrastructure of Covington, including the Boys Home and Teaberry Flats. The presence of Hokes Chapel and the Stack Mine highlights the diverse community life of the era, from spiritual centers to the extraction of natural resources. Significant railway engineering is evident through the naming of the Moore Tunnel, Lake Tunnel, and Kelly Tunnel, marking the heavy labor required to maintain transit through the Peters Mountain area.