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2014 Map of Naugatuck

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Naugatuck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tug Fork carves a deep, winding boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky, anchoring a landscape where narrow valleys dictate the paths of transport and settlement. Along these bottoms, the communities of Naugatuck, Maher, and Lenore are connected by roads like Us-52 and WV-65, which thread through the steep terrain of Newsome Ridge and Sheep House Knob. The map reveals a high concentration of small family burial grounds, such as Waldron Cem, Vernatter Cem, and Harden Cem, reflecting generations of local residency in the hollows.

Industry and local heritage are marked by landmarks like the William Shady Chapman Bridge and the Mountain View Memory Gardens. The intricate drainage network, including Pigeon Creek and Marrowbone Creek, highlights the complex topography that defines Mingo County. From the rail-side community of Blocton to the crossings at Canterbury, this survey documents the persistent settlement patterns in the heart of the central Appalachian coalfields.