1966 Map of Altavista

About this map

The Roanoke River serves as the dividing line between Campbell and Pittsylvania counties, defining the industrial and civic heart of Altavista during the mid-1960s. This period of expansion is evident in the dense street grid of the northern town compared to the more dispersed settlement of Hurt just across the water. The landscape is anchored by significant infrastructure, including the Norfolk and Western and Southern rail lines, which facilitated the region's movement of goods and people.