1953 Map of Haldeman

About this map

The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the northern edge of this terrain, connecting the settlements of Gates, Hays Crossing, and Haldeman. This 1950s landscape is deeply carved by the waters of Triplett Creek and Christy Creek, where the local economy and social life were defined by small, isolated mountain communities. The concentration of rural infrastructure reveals a highly decentralized population during the mid-century period, with numerous neighborhood institutions such as the Wes Cox Sch, Poplar Grove Sch, and Dittney Ch serving residents in the hollows. Evidence of local industry appears at a Quarry near Christy, while the sprawling boundaries of the Cumberland National Forest dominate the western and southern reaches of the quadrangle. For genealogists, the map is a primary record of family-named landmarks including the Newell Cem and Christian Cem.