2016 Map of Naugatuck

About this map

The Tug Fork river defines the border between Kentucky and West Virginia, carving through the steep topography of Mingo County. This area is characterized by high ridges like Newsome Ridge and Kirk Ridge, with settlements concentrated in the narrow river valleys and along the N and W RR tracks. The community of Naugatuck sits near the confluence of Pigeon Creek, a major tributary that leads toward Ajax and Lenore. Transportation remains tied to the water, evidenced by the Canterbury Bridge and the William Shady Chapman Bridge. Numerous family burial grounds, including the Hanna Cemeteries and Wills Cem, are tucked into the hollows such as Turkey Hollow and Block Hollow, providing a detailed record of the region's multigenerational families. Traces of industrial history appear in labels like Copper Mine Br, suggesting a landscape shaped by both resource extraction and river commerce.