1965 Map of Narrows

About this map

New River carves through the central corridor of this survey, where the town of Narrows sits at a strategic gap between Peters Mountain and Pearis Mountain. The landscape is dominated by the ridges and valleys of the Jefferson National Forest, with the Appalachian Trail winding across the high ground near Angels Rest. Transport and industry follow the water, with the Norfolk and Western railway lines flanking the riverbanks and passing through the hydroelectric hub at Glen Lyn. Small family and community landmarks are scattered through the tributary hollows of Wolf Creek and Sugar Run, including Woolwine Cem, Blankenship Cem, and the rural settlement of Thessalia. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like Sentinel Point and Turnhole Knob, illustrating the difficult terrain that funneled development into the river narrows.