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1965 Map of Austinville

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Austinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Mining and industrial operations along the New River dominate this landscape in the mid-1960s, particularly around Austinville and Ivanhoe. The area’s mineral history is evident in the numerous quarries and deep mining infrastructure like the Flatwood Shaft and Van Mater Shaft. This industrial activity is tightly integrated with the Norfolk and Western railroad, which follows the river's winding course through the valley.

South of the heavy industry, the terrain rises into the Jefferson National Forest, where smaller settlements like Byllesby and Grayson sit near the river's edge. This map serves as an excellent resource for family historians, documenting numerous rural congregations such as Bakers Chapel, Trinity Ch, and Mt Carmel Ch. The rural infrastructure is further detailed through features like Pierce Mill on Cripple Creek and the historical crossing at Porters Crossroads.