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1986 Map of Galax

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Galax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Galax and the surrounding Blue Ridge highlands dominate this 1980s survey, showing a landscape defined by the winding Blue Ridge Parkway and the industrial corridors of the Norfolk and Western railroad. The map traces the rugged geography of the Blue Ridge and Macks Mountain, where small communities like Hillsville, Fries, and Stuart are connected by a network of mountain roads and watercourses including the New River and Dan River.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural landmarks, from New Hope Ch to Ferrum Jr College, alongside the sprawling boundaries of the Jefferson National Forest. The map also captures the recreational footprint of the era, including Fairy Stone State Park and Rocky Knob Recreation Area, providing a clear view of the balance between public conservation lands and established settlements during this period of the late twentieth century.