1962 Map of Princeton

About this map

Princeton serves as a significant hub for rail and commerce, anchored by the Norfolk And Western railroad and the presence of the Princeton High Sch and Courthouse. The city's geography is defined by its transition from urban blocks to the sprawling ridge-and-valley terrain of the Jefferson National Forest. Notable landmarks such as the Princeton Airport and Roselawn Memorial Gardens sit on the city's outskirts, while the northern residential expansion reaches toward Lilly Grove. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of family cemeteries and local worship centers like Stinson Ch and Johnston Chapel, reflecting the generational roots of the Appalachian communities nestled between Stony Ridge and East River Mountain. To the south, the map details the rugged border area where Mercer and Bland counties meet, centered around the Wolf Creek valley.