1966 Map of Callaghan

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Peters Mountain and Oliver Mountain dominate the rugged Alleghany County landscape, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor follows the winding path of Dunlap Creek. This 1966 field-checked survey highlights the community of Callaghan and the expanding residential areas near Covington, such as Westwood Place and Rayon Terrace. The map provides excellent detail for genealogists and local historians, capturing the placement of several rural houses of worship including Hoke Chapel, Johnsons Creek Ch, and Fletcher Chapel. Civil engineering and early transportation landmarks are notable here, specifically the Mud Tunnel and the Covered Bridge located near the Humpback Bridge Wayside. Industrial footprints are visible at the Lukes Mtn Reservoir and various Industrial Waste Ponds near Oakwood Forest, reflecting the mid-century industrial character of the Jackson River valley.