1965 Map of Big Levels

About this map

The Blue Ridge Parkway winds along the crest of the mountains in this mid-1960s survey, marking the boundary between Augusta and Nelson counties. The landscape is dominated by the George Washington National Forest, where steep ridges like Torry Ridge and Mine Bank Mtn define a terrain of deep drainages including the Saint Marys River. Local recreation and community life are visible at Shenandoah Acres and Camp Thunderbird, while the settlement of Love and the Mountain Top Ch sit along the southeastern edge. Industrial history is etched into the topography through a Dismantled Tramway near Johns Creek and scattered mines, suggesting a period when timber or mineral extraction was more active in these high elevations. Remote landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Bald Mountain and the White Rock Cem offer specific points of interest for those tracing family history or mountain navigation.