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1963 Map of Lynchburg

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lynchburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The James River serves as the dominant geographic and jurisdictional spine of this region, separating Lynchburg and its burgeoning mid-century suburbs from the northern settlements of Madison Heights and Monroe. By the early 1960s, the urban landscape of the Hill City shows significant expansion into neighborhoods like Rivermont, Peakland, and Fort Hill. This era of growth is anchored by established educational and religious institutions, ranging from the Villa Maria Academy to the notable Thomas Rd Ch.

Industrial and transport corridors defined by the Southern, Norfolk and Western, and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads converge near the river, illustrating the city's role as a vital Virginia rail hub. Notable landmarks such as Glass High Sch, Dunbar High Sch, and the riverside Miller Park highlight the civic infrastructure serving the population during this period of transition from traditional river-and-rail commerce to modern aviation at Falwell Airport.