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1982 Map of Radford

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Radford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The New River carves a dramatic path through the heart of the New River Valley in the early 1980s, anchoring a landscape where industrial facilities like the Radford Army Ammunition Plant coexist with the outdoor recreation of Claytor Lake State Park. The region's transport identity is clearly defined by the Interstate 81 corridor and the Norfolk and Western railway, connecting established centers like Radford, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg.

High ridges such as Peters Mountain and Walker Mountain illustrate the Ridge-and-Valley province, while the Appalachian Trail threads across these summits. Local history is preserved in smaller communities such as Vicker, Whitethorne, and Belspring, alongside sites like Yellow Sulphur Springs. The map also captures the sprawling academic and aviation footprint of the VPI Airport, reflecting the growth of the university town during this era.