1913 Map of Eagle Rock

About this map

Fincastle serves as the focal point for this survey of the Botetourt County landscape, just before the First World War. The map details a period when rural life centered around small river-crossing settlements and a dense network of local schools and churches. Evidence of early industrial and agricultural activity is visible at Salisbury Furnace and the Fair Grounds south of the county seat. The James River and Craig Creek dominate the topography, providing the routes for transportation and commerce.