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1967 Map of Patrick Springs

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Patrick Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Patrick Springs serves as the focal point for this 1967 survey, situated in the foothills where the terrain begins its ascent toward Bull Mountain. The settlement pattern reflects the area's agricultural and rural social life, anchored by numerous community centers such as Buffalo Ridge Ch, Liberty Ch, and the Hardin Reynolds Memorial Sch. Cultural landmarks of the mid-century era are visible, including a Drive-in Theater and the Patrick Memorial Gardens.

The landscape is defined by the drainage of the Mayo River and its tributary, the South Mayo River, which carved the valleys between prominent rises like Buffalo Ridge and Gabes Knob. Local industry and infrastructure are noted through the presence of Reynolds Mill, a Quarry, and a Lookout Tower atop Richwood Knob. These features provide a clear view of the economic and social geography of Patrick County before modern expansion altered the rural character of these Piedmont communities.