1957 Map of Mammoth

About this map

Mammoth and the surrounding coal-rich hollows of Kanawha County are captured here during a period of intensive industrial activity. The landscape is defined by the extraction of natural resources, with numerous Mines and Strip Mines appearing along the steep ridges and narrow valleys. Transportation for these operations is provided by the New York Central railroad, which follows the winding course of Blue Creek and its many tributaries, connecting small company settlements like Blakeley and Sanderson to wider markets.