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2019 Map of Naugatuck

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Naugatuck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Tug Fork river defines the winding border between West Virginia and Kentucky, carving through a landscape of steep ridges and narrow hollows. Along its banks, the settlements of Naugatuck, Maher, and Blocton sit at the confluence of several large tributaries, including Pigeon Creek and Marrowbone Creek. This 2019 survey shows the modern transportation network, highlighting the transition of former rail infrastructure into the present-day N and W Railroad Bed Rd near Lenore.

Family history is deeply etched into the terrain, with dozens of small burial grounds such as Wills Cemetery, Sturgell Cemetery, and Robinette Cemetery found on the hillsides. Landmarks like the William Shady Chapman Bridge and Upper Canterbury Bridge facilitate travel across the deep drainages. The naming of features like Sheep House Knob, Gun Rack Hollow, and Turkey Rock reflects a long history of local land use, while Copper Mine Branch points to the region's mineral heritage.