1954 Map of Martin

About this map

Deep in the coal country of Floyd County, the Chesapeake And Ohio railroad follows the winding path of Beaver Creek and the Right Fork, connecting a dense network of mountain settlements and company stations in the early 1950s. The landscape is characterized by its numerous hollows and branches, where local life was anchored by community landmarks such as Philadelphia Ch and the Stephens Br Sch. Many settlements here functioned as dual-named rail stops, including Langley (Maytown Sta), Alphoretta (Dinwood Sta), and Manton (Mars Sta), reflecting the vital link between the railroad and daily commerce. The mapping of this area relied heavily on coal company records and stereophotogrammetric methods, highlighting the industrial importance of places like Midas, Warco, and Northern during this era of intensive resource extraction and rail-dependent mountain life.