1967 Map of Lexington

About this map

Lexington serves as the academic and civic hub of Rockbridge County, anchored by the expansive campuses of Washington & Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. The town's layout reflects its historical development along the Maury River, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor transitions into the local industry and services of East Lexington. Beyond the urban core, the landscape is defined by its educational and religious institutions, including Central School, the Stonewall Jackson Hospital, and several rural sanctuaries such as New Monmouth Ch and Ebenezer Ch. Significant topographic features like Horseshoe Bend and Lovers Leap overlook the river valley, while an Old Railroad Grade and the Old Monmouth Cem provide clues to earlier transit and settlement patterns. The map highlights the town's evolution, showing the core city limits and the neighboring community of Newtown.