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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 deep path through the Ridge and Valley province, anchoring a landscape where academic centers and industrial sites meet the high peaks of the Jefferson National Forest. This 1980s era is defined by the significant footprint of Vpi in Blacksburg and the sprawling Radford Army Ammunition Plant situated along the river bends. The map details the complex rail infrastructure of the Norfolk and Western line as it follows the water gaps through Peters Mountain and East River Mountain.

Outdoor recreation and conservation areas are prominent, including Clayton Lake State Park and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail threading across ridges like Catawba Mountain. Historic local landmarks such as Yellow Sulphur Springs and McDonalds Mill appear alongside growing regional hubs like Radford, Christiansburg, and the western edge of Roanoke. From the depths of Bluestone Lake to the heights of Poor Mountain, the geography illustrates the region's transition from traditional Appalachian industry to a modern research and transit corridor.