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1966 Map of Altavista

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Altavista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward Jasper Mountain and the prominent ridgeline of Brushy Mountain. Scattered rural communities like Motley and Hill Grove are documented here, punctuated by local landmarks such as Moriah Ch, Mt Olive Ch, and several family cemeteries. Leisure and transit are represented by the Altavista Country Club and Pittsylvania Wayside Park, while the local economy is reflected in features like the Filtration Plant and various municipal reservoirs.