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1965 Map of Pulaski

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Pulaski
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The town of Pulaski sits at the heart of this mid-1960s survey, showing a developed industrial and residential hub at the foot of Caseknife Ridge. The Norfolk and Western railway cuts through the center of town, anchoring a landscape shaped by both industry and topography, including the Empire Mine to the north. Local civic life is well-documented through numerous institutions like Northwood Sch, Oakwood Cemetery, and the Courthouse.

Beyond the urban center, the terrain is defined by the steep slopes of Tract Mountain and Draper Mountain, with the Gatewood Reservoir and Hogan Lake providing significant water resources. Small outlying communities such as Weldon, Altoona, and Stabtown are connected by a network of rural roads like Mt Olivet Road. These areas are dotted with local landmarks, including Thorne Springs Ch and New Hope Chapel, reflecting the genealogical and social history of the rural New River Valley.