1960s Maps of Montgomery 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 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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7. 1963 Map of Glenvar, 1965 Print

   

   1963 Glenvar

   1965 Print · USGS

   Roanoke County in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of steep ridges and river-valley transport. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original Appalachian Trail path and locate family sites like Beard Cem, Shiloh Ch, and the settlement of Bradshaw.

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10. 1963 Map of Check, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Check

    1965 Print · USGS

    Floyd County at the dawn of the 1960s shows a landscape of upland farms and tight-knit valley communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via field lines and find landmarks like Willis Store, Hemlock School, and Kefauver Cemetery.

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13. 1963 Map of Elliston, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Elliston

    1965 Print · USGS

    In the early 1960s, the forks of the Roanoke River anchored the community life of Montgomery County. Genealogists can trace family names at Duckwiller Cem and Craighead Cem or locate the Elliston-Lafayette Sch and Wabun Bible Chapel.

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16. 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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19. 1965 Map of Pilot, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Pilot

    1966 Print · USGS

    The mid-sixties Blue Ridge highlands come into focus along the Montgomery and Floyd county line, where small communities follow the winding creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Smith Hill or find local meeting points such as Sowders Chapel and Vaughn Chapel.

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22. 1965 Map of Blacksburg, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Blacksburg

    1966 Print · USGS

    Blacksburg and Christiansburg are captured here in the mid-sixties during a period of significant collegiate and civic expansion. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus or locate historic sites like Kanodes Mill, Yellow Sulphur Springs, and Belmont Ch.

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25. 1965 Map of Radford South, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Radford South

    1966 Print · USGS

    Pulaski and Montgomery counties are captured in the mid-1960s as the New River valley balances industrial growth with rural tradition. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Snowville, Simpkinstown, and schools like Bethel Sch.

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28. 1965 Map of Mc Donalds Mill, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Mc Donalds Mill

    1966 Print · USGS

    Montgomery County’s mountain ridges and rural hollows are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by traditional agriculture and forestry. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Mc Donalds Mill, the Appalachian Trail, and several small burial grounds like White Anderson Cem.

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31. 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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34. 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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37. 1965 Map of Ironto, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Ironto

    1968 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1960s, the railroad and river valleys of Montgomery County show a landscape of growing infrastructure and deep-rooted rural identity. Researchers can trace family sites and community centers from Alleghany Springs and Shawsville to rural landmarks like Den Hill Church and Lusters Gate.

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40. 1965 Map of Riner, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Riner

    1968 Print · USGS

    Montgomery and Floyd counties in the mid-sixties are defined by the winding Little River and the quiet valley roads around Riner. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural life through numerous landmarks like Auburn High Sch, Camp Carysbrook, and Sidney Ch.

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43. 1968 Map of Indian Valley, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Indian Valley

    1971 Print · USGS

    Indian Valley and the Blue Ridge highlands appear here in the late sixties as a network of ridge-top farms and creek-bottom settlements. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including Indian Valley Sch, Copper Valley Ch, and the rugged Big Tan Trough.

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46. 1968 Map of Alum Ridge, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Alum Ridge

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Floyd County highlands come into focus in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape of isolated ridges and winding creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Duncan Chapel, Wangle Junction, and Sowers Cem.

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