1926 Map of Naugatuck

About this map

Kermit and Warfield sit on opposite banks of the Tug Fork during the mid-1920s, a period when the river valley served as the industrial and transportation spine for Mingo and Martin counties. The Norfolk And Western railroad winds tightly through the valley, connecting coal-rich settlements like Blocton, Himler, and Stonecoal. The map documents a dense network of early 20th-century mountain life, characterized by dozens of local schools positioned along winding branches, including The Bend Sch, Crum Sch, and the remote Tick Ridge Sch. This topographical record captures the region before mid-century modernization, showing the intricate relationship between the steep terrain of Tick Ridge and the development of valley towns and post offices such as Cassie PO. The presence of landmarks like Naugatuck Den and Swelled Hickory Gap provides a geographical anchor for those researching the early Appalachian coalfield era.