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1965 Map of Galax

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Galax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Galax sits at the heart of this mid-1960s survey, showing the city's industrial and residential footprint as it transitions into the late 20th century. The New River carves a sweeping path through the western portion of the map, supporting the town of Fries and its corporate boundary. The influence of the Norfolk and Western railway is evident, particularly at Chestnut Yard and where it follows Chestnut Creek toward the city center.

Smaller rural communities like Hickory Flat, Oldtown, and Cliffview dot the landscape between the river and the peaks of Ward Knob and Enoch Knob. Evidence of local social infrastructure is visible through numerous country churches and schools, such as Gladeville School and Fries Tabernacle. In the northwest, the edge of the Jefferson National Forest provides a contrast to the developed corridors of West Galax and the scenic path of the Blue Ridge Parkway clipping the southern edge.