1965 Map of Interior

About this map

Jefferson National Forest dominates this highland landscape along the border of Virginia and West Virginia, where the high ridges of Peters Mountain and Potts Mountain run parallel through the terrain. The map documents a significant intersection of academic research and natural preservation at the Mountain Lake Biological Station University of Virginia, located near the shores of Salt Pond. This mid-century survey captures the region just as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail was formalizing its route across these summits, passing near landmarks like the Stony Creek Lookout Tower and Wind Rock. Small, dispersed settlements like Interior and Kire are visible along Stony Creek, while local genealogy is preserved at the Ballard-Harvey Cem and Fortner Ch, reflecting the deep-rooted family history of these remote mountain hollows.