1915 Map of Naugatuck

About this map

Tug Fork serves as the winding centerpiece of this 1915 survey, defining the border between West Virginia and Kentucky. The intricate topography of the Central Appalachian coalfields is captured during an era of significant local development, showing a landscape carved by a dense network of drainages like Rockcastle Cr, Wolf Cr, and Greasy Cr. Settlement patterns follow these narrow valley floors, with the village of Warfield appearing as a primary hub. Evidence of early 20th-century rural infrastructure is visible in the placement of the Priest School and small community clusters such as Naugatuck, Miller, and Cassie. The map provides a detailed view of the regional administrative divisions, including Warfield District and Hardee District, illustrating the early organizational structure of these river-side counties before mid-century modernizations.