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1951 Map of Lexington

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lexington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Lexington serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Maury River and Woods Creek. The landscape is defined by the steep ridges of the George Washington National Forest, including Jump Mountain and Hogback Mtn, which frame a valley structured by early transportation networks. The Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads track the river corridors, supporting established communities like Goshen and Buena Vista.

Detailed rural infrastructure is visible throughout the quadrangle, from the Aqua PO post office to water-powered sites such as McClung Mill and Big Spring Mill. Local centers of gravity include Rockbridge Baths and Brownsburg, surrounded by a dense network of country churches like New Providence Ch and Bethesda Ch. The presence of the Maury Monument and various schools, such as Ruffner Sch and Grand View Sch, provides a clear view of the social and educational landscape of Rockbridge County during this era.