1964 Map of Majestic

About this map

Tug Fork carves a winding path along the state line where West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia meet, defining a landscape dominated by the coal and rail industries of the mid-20th century. The Norfolk and Western railroad tracks follow the river's tight bends, serving coal-producing communities such as Vulcan and Majestic. The terrain is marked by numerous strip mines and established operations like the Thacker Mines near the northern boundary. Smaller settlements like Stopover and Phelps are tucked into the narrow hollows, connected by a network of creeks including Grapevine Creek and Knox Creek. Local infrastructure for these mining towns is visible in the placement of the Thacker Sch and Beech Creek Sch, while family history is recorded in scattered Cem sites situated on the ridges above the valley floor.