1963 Map of Elliston

About this map

The Norfolk and Western railroad corridor dictates the settlement patterns of this Virginia landscape, connecting the communities of Lafayette, Elliston, and Shawsville. These towns are positioned where the North Fork Roanoke River and South Fork Roanoke River converge, creating a valley floor surrounded by the rising slopes of Poor Mountain and the Pedlar Hills. Local social and educational hubs are clearly marked, such as the Elliston-Lafayette Sch and several small rural congregations including Little Hope Ch and Gallee Ch.