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1966 Map of Altavista

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Altavista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Roanoke River serves as the dividing line between Campbell and Pittsylvania counties, defining the industrial and social heart of this region in the mid-1960s. Altavista and Hurt sit at the center of a bustling transit corridor where the Norfolk and Western and Southern railroads intersect. This transportation hub is supported by infrastructure including a Filtration Plant, Sewage Disposal Pond, and a Gaging Sta along the river.

Away from the river valley, the terrain transitions into the steep slopes of Jasper Mountain and Brushy Mountain. The landscape is dotted with small rural communities like Motley, Sycamore, and Hill Grove, each anchored by local landmarks such as Hundley Ch and New Bethel Cem. The 1972 revisions, indicated in purple, trace the expansion of residential areas and the appearance of a Trailer Park, reflecting the post-war growth of these Piedmont settlements.