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1966 Map of Boyce

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Boyce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Carter Hall and the Blandy Experimental Farm anchor the landscape of Clarke County in this mid-1960s survey, revised in the late 1970s. The region is defined by the winding course of the Shenandoah River along the eastern edge, featuring distinctive landmarks like Robinson Crusoe Island, Treasure Island, and Hardin Island. This area preserved a traditional Virginia settlement pattern, with small rural hamlets such as Millwood, White Post, and Boyce serving as centers for the surrounding agricultural community.

Transportation and history intersect at the Norfolk and Western railroad line, which passes through the heart of the territory near Saratoga and Waterloo. Local life is visible through landmarks like the Powhatan Sch, Guilfield Ch, and Old Bethel Ch. The presence of sites like Greenway Court and Izaak Walton Park speaks to the deep-rooted cultural and recreational heritage of the Shenandoah Valley at this time.