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1964 Map of Martinsville East

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Martinsville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Smith River and the Norfolk and Western railway corridor anchor this 1964 survey of the Martinsville area. To the east, the landscape is defined by the winding Leatherwood Creek and its many tributaries, punctuated by rural landmarks like Dyers Store and the Patrick Henry Monument. The map documents a period of significant institutional footprint, featuring the University of Virginia (Patrick Henry Branch) and several local schools like Patrick Henry Sch and Druid Hills Sch.

Infrastructure for recreation and industry is prominent, from the Martinsville Speedway in the south to the series of numbered reservoirs, such as Reservoir No 2 and Reservoir No 6, supplying the city. Local genealogists will find value in the specific locations of rural congregations like Rock Hill Ch and Beckham Ch, alongside named burial sites including the Barrow Cem and Wilson Cem. The topography is shaped by heights like Nantes Mt and Stony Mtn, overlooking the growing suburban developments around Lake Lanier and Chatmoss Country Club.