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1967 Map of Lexington

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lexington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lexington serves as the academic and civic hub of Rockbridge County, defined by the prominent campuses of Washington & Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. The town's layout is meticulously detailed, showing the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Stonewall Jackson Hospital amid a network of neighborhood streets. To the west and north, the landscape transitions into the ridges of Brushy Hill and Turkey Hill, where rural life is anchored by several historic congregations including Bethany Ch, New Monmouth Ch, and Ebenezer Ch.

Transportation patterns are shaped by the Maury River and its numerous tributaries like Whistle Creek and Woods Creek. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor follows the river bends past East Lexington, while local landmarks like Limekiln Bridge and the Radio Tower (WREL) provide specific points of reference. The map also documents significant community sites such as Old Monmouth Cem and Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, reflecting the long-standing settlement history of the valley.