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1965 Map of Dublin

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Dublin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Dublin and Newbern anchor this landscape during a period of transition, where industrial growth and military installations met the development of modern recreational space. The Radford Army Ammunition Plant occupies a significant portion of the northern river bend, while the southeastern corner is defined by the winding waters of Claytor Lake and Claytor Lake State Park. These features represent a mid-century shift in land use, contrasting the older agricultural and settlement patterns established along the Norfolk and Western rail lines.

Local history and genealogy are preserved through detailed labeling of family and community landmarks, such as Highland Memory Gardens, Liberty Ch, and the Critzer Sch. The topography is dominated by the steep ascent of Draper Mtn and Peak Knob, which overlook the smaller communities of Wurno, McAdam, and Shiloh. This map also captures commercial culture of the era, including a Drive-in Theater and the local Fairgrounds.