Loading map...

1965 Map of Danville

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Danville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Dan River carves through this mid-1960s landscape, separating the urban core of Danville from the expanding suburbs in Westover Hills and Lansbury. The map documents a significant era of institutional growth, marking the campuses of Averett College and Stratford College, alongside specialized facilities like the Danville Technical Institute (VPI) and the Danville River Textile Sch. The industrial and residential character of south Danville is evident in the layout of Schoolfield and the neighborhood of Almagro, both situated near the Southern railroad lines.

Across the border in North Carolina, the settlement of Pelham and the rural lands of Caswell Co contrast with the dense grid of the city. Notable for genealogists are the numerous family and community landmarks, including Green Hill Cemetery, Oak Hill Cem, and local congregations like Moffett Memorial Sch and Mt Oliver Ch. The presence of the Fairgrounds and multiple radio towers, such as Radio Towers (WBTM), points to the city's role as a regional cultural and media hub.