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1950 Map of Lexington

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lexington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Maury River and its numerous tributaries dominate this Rockbridge County landscape, carving through the gap at Goshen Pass and winding toward the industrial hubs of Lexington and Buena Vista. This mid-century revision captures the region's transition from a rural milling economy to a more connected transportation corridor. The map preserves the locations of several historic agrarian landmarks, such as McClung Mill on Hays Creek and Wades Mill further north, alongside established community centers like Rockbridge Baths and Fairfield.

Industry and transport are evidenced by the dual presence of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and the Norfolk and Western Railway, which served the valley's timber and manufacturing sectors. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies numerous rural institutions, including New Providence Ch, Bethany Ch, and several small district schoolhouses like Crawford Sch and Grand View Sch, many of which were central to their respective settlements.