1965 Map of Pearisburg

About this map

The New River carves a sweeping path through the heart of Giles County, defining the industrial and civic layout of Pearisburg and its surrounding communities. The mid-1960s landscape is anchored by the Norfolk and Western railway, which follows the river's winding course to serve local industries, including a prominent Quarry near Ripplemead and Klotz. This map captures the town of Pearisburg as a regional hub, featuring the Giles Mem Hospital, Giles High Sch, and the local Drive-in Theater. To the east and south, the terrain rises sharply toward Butt Mountain and Rich Mountain, where the boundaries of the Jefferson National Forest meet small agrarian settlements like Bane and Mountain View. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural landmarks such as the Mason-French Cem and the Bane Sch along the banks of Walker Creek.