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1965 Map of Glasgow

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Glasgow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Glasgow sits at the confluence of the Maury River and James River, serving as a critical junction for the Norfolk and Western and C & O railroads in the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by its industrial and transit ties, featuring numerous quarries, a Claypit, and a Gravel Pit along the riverbanks. The survey captures the transition from the river-bottom industry of the town to the rising elevations of the George Washington National Forest and the Jefferson National Forest.

Tracing northward, the Buffalo Creek valley reveals established rural communities like Buffalo Forge and Mechanicsville. Genealogy researchers will find several localized landmarks, including Poplar Hill Church, Wesley Chapel, and the Mt Lidia Cemetery. The presence of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail over Sallings Mountain and the Three Sisters Knobs underscores the region's importance as a gateway for mid-century Appalachian travel.