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1965 Map of Martinsville West

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Martinsville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Smith River and the Norfolk and Western rail corridor dictate the development of Henry County in the mid-1960s, a landscape defined by industrial centers and residential clusters. The city of Martinsville anchors the eastern edge of the sheet, while industrial towns like Fieldale and Stanleytown trace the river's path through the valley. This survey reveals a transition from traditional rural patterns to post-war suburbanization, particularly visible in Collinsville and Villa Heights.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific community markers, from the Oakwood Cemetery to smaller burial grounds like Peoples Cem and Mt Olive Cem. The map preserves the locations of several educational landmarks, including Smith Sch, Harris High Sch, and Hairston Sch. Notable features such as the Old Railroad Grade near Rangeley and the Bassett Country Club reflect the diverse economic and social infrastructure of the era.