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1956 Map of Charlottesville, 1974 Print
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1956 Map of Charlottesville

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Charlottesville and the surrounding central Virginia landscape are captured in this mid-century survey, showcasing a region defined by its prominent mountain ranges and the valleys between them. The sheet spans the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, tracking the high elevations of Spruce Knob and Reddish Knob. The map provides a detailed view of the era's infrastructure, including the Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads that served industrial centers like Staunton and Waynesboro.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions32.2 x 22.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain