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1965 Map of Pearisburg

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Pearisburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The New River carves a deep, winding path through Giles County in this 1965 survey, establishing a natural corridor for the Norfolk and Western railroad as it skirts the base of Butt Mountain. The county seat of Pearisburg serves as the primary hub, showing significant mid-century development including the Giles Mem Hospital and a Drive-in Theater. To the north, the industrial character of the valley is evident at Kimballton and Klotz, where a Quarry sits adjacent to the riverbanks.

Local genealogy is well-documented through scattered family burial sites and landmarks like the Mason-French Cem and Anderson Cem. The map captures the intersection of recreation and industry, with the Appalachian Trail traversing the heights of Jefferson National Forest while rural settlements like Pembroke, Eggleston, and Bane remain connected by the winding routes through Rich Valley and across Walker Creek.