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1967 Map of Glen Allen

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Glen Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The ST Louis San Francisco railroad cuts through the center of this landscape, connecting small rural hubs like Glen Allen and Texas at a time when coal mining shaped the local geography. Heavy industrial activity is evident in the numerous strip mines, mines, and an air shaft clustered around Rock City, illustrating the region's reliance on mineral extraction during the mid-20th century.

Beyond the industrial zones, the map reveals a tight-knit network of family-named landmarks and rural community centers. Small congregations and family histories are anchored by sites such as Fern Springs Ch, Hopewell Cem, and the Piney Grove Sch. The intricate drainage of the New River and the Sipsey River defines the terrain, with small settlements like Bazemore and White Chapel established near these watercourses and rail lines.