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1965 Map of Austinville

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Austinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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The industrial and agricultural life of the New River valley is deeply etched into this 1965 record, where the Norfolk and Western railway follows the river's winding path through the Blue Ridge foothills. Mining operations dominate the landscape near Austinville, evidenced by the Van Mater Shaft and Flatwood Shaft, reflecting the region's long-standing mineral extraction history. To the west, Ivanhoe serves as a significant hub with its Ivanhoe Shaft Substation and proximity to Kings Chapel.

The landscape transitions into the wooded heights of Poplar Camp Mountain and the Jefferson National Forest, where smaller settlements like Raketown and Byllesby are tucked along the banks. Rural life is anchored by numerous country churches, including Bakers Chapel and Edwards Chapel, alongside landmarks such as Pierce Mill on Cripple Creek. This survey captures the intricate balance between heavy industry, like the local Quarries and power infrastructure, and the dispersed farming communities that have defined Wythe and Carroll counties for generations.