1960s Maps of Grayson County, Virginia

1. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem

   

   1962 Winston-Salem

   1962 Print · USGS

   The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.

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4. 1965 Map of Austinville, 1966 Print

   

   1965 Austinville

   1966 Print · USGS

   The New River valley and its mining corridor are captured here in the mid-sixties as industry and rural life converged. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Bakers Chapel, locate the Van Mater Shaft mines, or follow the old Norfolk and Western line.

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7. 1965 Map of Galax, 1967 Print

   

   1965 Galax

   1967 Print · USGS

   Carroll and Grayson counties come alive in this mid-sixties survey of the New River valley and the growing city of Galax. Researchers can trace family sites from Wolf Glade to Hilltown, including historic landmarks like Hebron Cem and Gladeville Sch.

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10. 1965 Map of Lambsburg, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Lambsburg

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge mountain border between Virginia and North Carolina is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of high ridges and deep gaps. Genealogists can trace family footprints around Lambsburg and Lowgap, or locate rural landmarks like Blue Ridge Mill and Chestnut Grove Ch.

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13. 1965 Map of Cumberland Knob, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Cumberland Knob

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the mid-sixties, centered on the Cumberland Knob Recreation Area. Researchers can trace old family sites and mountain settlements like Edmonds, Delhart, and Ennice alongside McKnights Mill and Savannah Cem.

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16. 1966 Map of Sparta West, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Sparta West

    1968 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina and Virginia borderlands appear in the mid-1960s as the New River winds through high ridge country. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural congregations like Mt Carmel Ch and family-named landmarks from Buzzard Hill to Bridle Creek.

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19. 1966 Map of Mouth of Wilson, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Mouth of Wilson

    1968 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Virginia and North Carolina appear in the mid-1960s as a landscape of river bends and high knobs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Chestnut Hill and Piney Creek, locating landmarks like Weavers Ford and Youngs Chapel.

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22. 1966 Map of Sparta East, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Sparta East

    1968 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina-Virginia state line divides this 1960s mountain landscape where the New River and Little River converge. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Blevins Crossroads, McKenney Hill, and Chestnut Grove Ch.

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25. 1966 Map of Grassy Creek, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Grassy Creek

    1968 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina and Virginia state line bisects these Blue Ridge highlands in the mid-sixties, where the river bends around Walnut Hill. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Va-NC Sch, Greenwood Cem, and the community at Crumpler.

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28. 1967 Map of Elk Creek, 1970 Print

    

    1967 Elk Creek

    1970 Print · USGS

    Grayson County's high ridges and mountain settlements are captured here in the late sixties, from the peak of BUCK MOUNTAIN down to the streets of Independence. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Stones Chapel, Bennington Mill, and the community of Elk Creek.

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31. 1967 Map of Brierpatch Mountain, 1970 Print

    

    1967 Brierpatch Mountain

    1970 Print · USGS

    Grayson County's mountain landscape is captured here in the late sixties, centered on the horseshoe bends of the New River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hacklers Store, Clito Mill, and rural congregations such as Pilgrims Rest Ch.

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34. 1968 Map of Speedwell, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Speedwell

    1971 Print · USGS

    The mountain valleys of Wythe County come into focus during the late sixties as the area maintained its traditional rural character. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate long-standing community centers such as Stroupes Store, Zion Ch, and Speedwell.

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37. 1968 Map of Cripple Creek, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Cripple Creek

    1971 Print · USGS

    Cripple Creek and the northern ridges of the Jefferson National Forest are captured here in the late sixties as the region's industrial relics began to fade. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Davis Cem, old congregations like Bethany Ch, and industrial ruins at Eagle Furnace.

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