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1962 Map of Eagle Rock

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Eagle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The James River carves a deep path through the Botetourt and Alleghany county line on this 1962 survey, which was updated in the 1980s. The village of Eagle Rock serves as a focal point at the confluence of the river and Craig Creek, where the Quarry and Emmanuel Ch stand near the southern slopes of Rathole Mountain. This area exhibits a dense concentration of rural community anchors, including the Galatia Ch in the settlement of Gala and the Locust Bottom Ch further north.

The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks trace the river’s winding bends, connecting smaller localities like Haden and Bessemer. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of family-named landmarks such as Haden Cem and Woods Island, while the intersection of the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest highlights the transition from industrial riverfront to protected woodland.