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1963 Map of Elliston

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Elliston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The North Fork Roanoke River and South Fork Roanoke River converge in the northwestern corner of this quadrangle, shaping the development of Elliston, Lafayette, and Shawsville. The Norfolk and Western railroad tracks closely track the river's path, emphasizing the importance of this corridor for regional transit and industry, evidenced by a Quarry and Gaging Station near the water.

Rising sharply from the valley, Poor Mountain and Bent Mountain dominate the eastern half of the map. This high ground is utilized for communications infrastructure, including several radio towers such as the Radio Tower (WSLS) and Radio Tower (WDBJ). Rural life is well-documented through numerous family-named landmarks and local centers of worship like the Little Hope Ch and Bonys Run Ch, alongside several small burial grounds including Duckwiller Cem and Craighead Cem.