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1967 Map of Irving

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Irving
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Irving is situated along the Norfolk and Western railway corridor, anchoring a region of Bedford County defined by its prominent ridgelines and the winding course of Goose Creek. To the south, the settlement of Chamblissburg serves as a crossroads near the headwaters of Beaverdam Creek. The landscape is carved by numerous drainages, including Shackoe Creek and Bore Auger Creek, which flow between significant peaks like Porter Mountain and Thaxton Mountain.

Community life during the late 1960s is evidenced by several rural congregations and landmarks, such as Union Ch, Saunders Grove Ch, and the Parrish Chapel. Industrial activity is represented by a Quarry situated near the railroad, while smaller residential pockets like Shady Grove and Flint Hill are scattered throughout the hills. This map documents a period when local infrastructure, including a prominent pipeline and the rail line, navigated the complex terrain of the Blue Ridge foothills.