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1963 Map of Glenvar

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Glenvar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Catawba Mountain and Fort Lewis Mountain dominate this landscape, creating a series of narrow valleys where agriculture and small settlements like Bradshaw and Wabun took root. The North Fork Roanoke River and Catawba Creek have carved these paths, which became essential corridors for transportation and early development. The Norfolk and Western railroad and local roads follow the riverbanks, linking the community of Glenvar to the wider region.

Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as the Spessard Cem, Brillheart Cem, and Custer Cem, scattered across the ridges. The presence of the Appalachian Trail (Jeep Trail) along the heights of Brush Mountain reflects the area's long-standing connection to outdoor recreation, even as local industry is represented by a Quarry near the Roanoke River. The map also details the Havens State Game Refuge and the Jefferson National Forest boundaries.