1960s Maps of Giles County, Virginia

1. 1961 Map of Bluefield

   

   1961 Bluefield

   1961 Print · USGS

   The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.

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4. 1962 Map of Princeton, 1963 Print

   

   1962 Princeton

   1963 Print · USGS

   The Princeton area in the early sixties showcases a growing West Virginia town nestled between parallel ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial sites like Harvey Cem and Shumate Cem or follow the path of the Norfolk and Western railroad through the valley.

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7. 1965 Map of Staffordsville, 1966 Print

   

   1965 Staffordsville

   1966 Print · USGS

   The border of Giles and Pulaski counties comes into focus in the mid-1960s as the ridges of Walker Mountain meet the valley floor. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Anderson-Vickers Cem, the Shannon-King Sch, and the riverside settlement of Staffordsville.

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10. 1965 Map of Radford North, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Radford North

    1966 Print · USGS

    Radford and the surrounding New River valley are seen here in the mid-sixties, dominated by a mix of military industry and university life. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Morgans Chapel, the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and several old mining sites on Brush Mountain.

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13. 1965 Map of Interior, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Interior

    1966 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of the Virginia and West Virginia border are captured here in the mid-sixties, dominated by the Jefferson National Forest. Researchers can locate family sites such as Fortner Cem or trace the path of the Appalachian Trail through Lybrook Gap.

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16. 1965 Map of Oakvale, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Oakvale

    1966 Print · USGS

    Mercer County and the Virginia borderlands are documented here in the mid-sixties, following the narrow valleys carved by the East River and Wolf Creek. Researchers can trace the Norfolk and Western rail line through Oakvale or locate family sites like Hales Chapel and Beamer Cem.

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19. 1965 Map of Pearisburg, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Pearisburg

    1966 Print · USGS

    Giles County settlements and industrial sites along the New River are captured here in the mid-sixties. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Mason-French Cem, the path of the Appalachian Trail, and rail hubs like Kimballton.

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22. 1965 Map of Peterstown, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Peterstown

    1966 Print · USGS

    Monroe County and the Virginia borderlands are shown in the mid-sixties just as the waters of Bluestone Reservoir reshaped the valley. Trace the old pathways of the New River and find family landmarks like Mt Carmel Cem or Thompson Chapel.

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25. 1965 Map of Narrows, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Narrows

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands in the mid-1960s show a rugged mountain economy defined by the New River and its rail lines. Local researchers can locate family sites like Blankenship Cem or trace the early Appalachian Trail over Pearis Mountain.

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28. 1965 Map of Newport, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Newport

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Montgomery and Craig County lines meet among the high ridges and hollows of southwest Virginia in the mid-sixties. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Clover Hollow Cem, the Covered Bridge at Newport, and trace the Appalachian Trail along the mountain crests.

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31. 1965 Map of White Gate, 1967 Print

    

    1965 White Gate

    1967 Print · USGS

    Giles and Bland counties are captured in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of deep ridges and the winding Walker Creek. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail, locate the Bland State Correctional Farm, or find rural churches like Walkers Creek Ch.

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34. 1965 Map of Waiteville, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Waiteville

    1967 Print · USGS

    The mountain valleys of the Virginia and West Virginia border come alive in the mid-1960s as timber and rail history meet. Trace the Old Railroad Grade past Waiteville or locate family roots at New Zion Union Ch and Taylor Cem.

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37. 1965 Map of Eggleston, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Eggleston

    1967 Print · USGS

    Giles County in the mid-1960s is characterized by the winding New River corridor and the high Appalachian plateaus of the Jefferson National Forest. Local historians can trace riverside rail life at Eggleston and find family landmarks like Hoges Chapel and Goodwins Ferry.

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40. 1965 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Mechanicsburg

    1967 Print · USGS

    Bland County, Virginia, is shown in the mid-1960s as a landscape of valley farming and high forest ridges. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Byrns Chapel, the Appalachian Trail corridor, and the State Correctional Farm.

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43. 1965 Map of Lindside, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Lindside

    1967 Print · USGS

    Monroe County and the Virginia borderlands are captured here in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of high ridges and narrow valleys. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Broyles Cem and Mountain View Cem or trace the rural routes connecting Lindside to Orchard.

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46. 1968 Map of Lerona, 1972 Print

    

    1968 Lerona

    1972 Print · USGS

    Mercer County's upland ridges and river valleys are captured here in the late sixties, showing the rural communities of Lerona and Elgood. Researchers can find numerous country churches and schools, including Sun Valley Sch, Casha Hill Ch, and Browne Chapel.

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