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1963 Map of Catawba

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Catawba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Catawba Mountain and North Mountain dominate this early 1960s study of the Virginia highlands, where narrow valleys support long-established settlements and institutional grounds. The Catawba Sanatorium sits near the base of the ridge, a significant local landmark alongside the Sewage Disposal and Pumping Sta facilities. Rural life is anchored by family-named sites such as Morgan Cem and congregations like Mountain View Ch and Catawba Valley Ch.

Transport through this terrain is defined by the Appalachian Trail, which winds past McAfee Knob, and the water gaps carved by Craig Creek and Catawba Creek. For those tracing local history, the map provides precise locations for the karst feature known as The Murder Hole and the small enclave at Mason Cove. Much of the northern portion is protected within the Jefferson National Forest, illustrating the balance between public timberlands and the watershed of the Roanoke Water Supply Reservoir.