1965 Map of Massies Mill

About this map

George Washington National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the Blue Ridge heights meet the upper reaches of the Tye River. The settlement of Massies Mill serves as a focal point in the southeast, situated near where Muddy Run and Silver Creek join the river system. Historically significant transport routes are clearly visible, including segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail winding through high peaks like The Priest and The Friar. Evidence of former industry remains in the form of an Old Railroad Grade tracking through the river valley, while numerous small churches and family burial grounds like Sandy Ridge Cem and Oak Hill Ch dot the gaps and hillsides. The map captures the area just before the devastating floods of 1969, preserving the exact layout of valley hamlets like Tyro and Woodson.