1967 Map of Alberene

About this map

Alberene and the surrounding soapstone quarrying district are central to this 1967 survey of Albemarle County, which captures the area before modern development altered its rural character. The landscape is defined by the ridge systems of Dudley Mountain and Carters Mountain, with numerous small communities and crossroads such as Red Hill and Powell Corner established along the valley floors. The economy of the era is visible in the network of quarries and the Southern Railroad Grade that historically served the local industry.