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1964 Map of Martinsville East

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Martinsville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Smith River snakes through the southern reaches of this Henry County landscape, anchoring a region defined by industrial infrastructure and emerging academic centers in the mid-1960s. The city of Martinsville is a focal point of development, featuring the University of Virginia (Patrick Henry Branch) and the iconic Martinsville Speedway near the riverbank. Transport and industry are heavily represented by the Norfolk and Western and Southern railroad lines, which served the numerous textile and furniture facilities that powered the local economy during this era.

Rural life persists on the outskirts at Old Liberty and Carlisle, where numerous country churches like Leatherwood Ch and Beckham Ch served established communities. The northern terrain is dominated by a series of reservoirs, including Martinsville Reservoir and Reservoir No 6, which managed the area's water supply. Notable landmarks such as the Patrick Henry Monument and Lake Lanier offer a glimpse into the local heritage and recreational spaces of the Virginia Piedmont.