1964 Map of Keswick

About this map

Southwestern Mountains form the prominent backbone of this Central Virginia landscape, dictating the settlement patterns and travel routes of the mid-1960s. The Chesapeake and Ohio railway corridor serves as a primary axis for rural communities like Keswick, Cismont, and Cobham. The map reveals a dense network of local landmarks, including historic spiritual centers such as Walkers Parish Ch, Zion Hill Ch, and St Andrews Chapel. Large estates and named peaks like Walnut Mtn and Broadhead Mtn define the topography, while the agricultural character of the era is preserved through detailed surveying of property lines and fence rows. The intersection of local history is evident in named burial sites like Shackelford Cem and the presence of a quarry near Peters Mtn, indicating the local industries that shaped Albemarle County.