1963 Map of Glenvar, 1965 Print
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1963 Map of Glenvar

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Fort Lewis Mountain and Catawba Mountain dominate this corner of the Commonwealth, where the Appalachian Trail winds through the Jefferson National Forest and Havens State Game Refuge. In the lower valleys, the Norfolk and Western railway follows the course of the Roanoke River, connecting the settlements of Glenvar and Wabun. The map documents a rural landscape defined by family-named landmarks and ridge-top topography, featuring numerous small burial grounds such as Beard Cem, Brillheart Cem, and Custer Cem. To the northwest, the small community of Bradshaw sits along Bradshaw Creek, while the higher elevations are marked by lookout and radio towers. This 1960s survey preserves the mid-century layout of local landmarks like the Wesleyan Chapel and Ft Lewis Ch before modern development altered the Roanoke County corridors.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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