1965 Map of Big Meadows

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Shenandoah National Park and the rugged crest of the Blue Ridge Parkway dominate the eastern half of this mid-1960s study, where the Appalachian Trail winds through high-elevation landmarks like Big Meadows and Skyland. The landscape is a study in vertical contrast, dropping from the peaks of Hawksbill and Stony Mtn into the fertile valleys of Page Co to the west. Along the Norfolk and Western railroad line, small agricultural settlements such as Stanley, Marksville, and Blaineville provide a glimpse into the rural community structure of the era.