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1965 Map of Martinsville West

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Martinsville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Smith River snakes through the heart of Henry County, carving a valley that dictated the industrial and residential growth of the region into the mid-1960s. The manufacturing influence is evident in the dense development between Fieldale and Koehler, where the Norfolk and Western Railroad follows the river's bend to serve local industry. Educational and civic life are anchored by landmarks like Fieldale-Collinsville High Sch and Carver Sch, while the city of Martinsville expands westward with residential developments like Villa Heights.

Smaller rural communities and family-named landmarks populate the surrounding hills, including Stanleytown and Horse Pasture. This period represents a transition where traditional rural structures, such as New Bethel Ch and Preston Pilgrim Ch, coexist with modern recreation at the Bassett Country Club. The map also captures several cemeteries, including Oakwood Cemetery and Peoples Cem, providing vital reference points for local genealogists.