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1966 Map of Boyce

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Boyce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Shenandoah River cuts through the southeastern corner of this Clarke County landscape, flowing past Hardin Island, Treasure Island, and the uniquely named Robinson Crusoe Island. This mid-century survey documents a region defined by established estates and academic outposts, most notably the Blandy Experimental Farm and the historic Carter Hall grounds near Millwood. The transport network is anchored by the Norfolk And Western railroad, which links the junction at Boyce with smaller rural outposts like Briggs, White Post, and Waterloo.

Evidence of early religious and educational life is found in sites such as Old Bethel Ch, Old Chapel, and Powhatan Sch. Terrain features like The Blue Ball and Gibson Ridge overlook the river valley, while the western reaches include the Izaak Walton Park and the marshlands of Borden Marsh. The map also captures the transition between Frederick and Warren county lines, providing a clear record of local property divisions and agricultural boundaries.