1967 Map of Peaks of Otter

About this map

The Blue Ridge crest dominates this mid-century survey, defining the rugged border between Botetourt and Bedford counties. At the heart of the landscape, the Peaks of Otter Recreation Area serves as a focal point for the Blue Ridge Parkway, which winds past high-elevation landmarks like Sharp Top Mtn and Flat Top Mtn. The terrain drops sharply from these peaks into the fertile valleys below, where the headwaters of the Big Otter River and Stony Creek supported a network of rural industry and community life in the late 1960s.